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Lifting Makes Me - Smulders Sisters

Eleiko Content Team·3 min read·Profiles

Lifting makes me go faster.

Laura and Merel Smulders have been BMX fanatics since they were children. The sisters grew up riding BMX and have progressed to become two top-level competitors. To be the fastest, they strength training. Lifting weights makes them stronger, faster, and more self-assured.

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Laura Smulders

Age: 28
Hometown: Horssen, Netherlands
Lifting Makes Me: Faster
Favourite Equipment: Eleiko Performance Weightlifting Bar and Sport Training Plates
Favourite Lift: Power Clean

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Merel Smulders

Age: 24
Hometown: Horssen, Netherlands
Lifting Makes Me: Faster
Favourite Equipment: Eleiko Eva Belt
Favourite Lift: Clean