Few people embody resilience like Marc Herremans.
After a cycling accident that left him paralyzed, Marc refused to give up.
He rebuilt his life, continued to train, and ultimately became an Ironman world champion, a father, and an entrepreneur.
Marc’s story is not so much about sports — it’s about mindset. About how to guard your light when everything seems dark.
He shares the lessons he learned about:
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How to turn adversity into the strength to fight back
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How to find meaning in life when everything seems to fall apart
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How to focus your energy on what you can do
Marc Herremans reminds us that healing begins the moment we stop asking, “Why me?” — and start asking, “What now?”
Timeline
- 19:00-19:30 | Doors open & drinks
- 19:30-19:45 | Welcome & introduction
- 19:45-21:15 | Marc Herremans - The game of life and how to play it, incl. Q&A
- 21:30-22:00 | Meet & greet, drinks & networking
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Marc Herremans
Marc Herremans is a former Belgian elite athlete, coach, and entrepreneur who embodies resilience, perseverance, and a positive mindset.
In 2002, a serious cycling accident during the Ironman of Lanzarote changed his life forever. Marc was left paralyzed from the chest down but refused to give up on his dream. Just a year later, he was back at the start of the Ironman — this time in a wheelchair — and in 2006, he became the Ironman World Champion for wheelchair athletes.
His story is one of transformation, discipline, and finding meaning in adversity.
He founded the non-profit organization To Walk Again, which helps people with disabilities move, play sports, and dream again.
Today, he also coaches elite athletes and entrepreneurs on mental resilience and focus.
