Luca Sneekes x Baseline
Luca is Built with Ambition. And this rising athlete shows it like no other. At 18, most athletes are still figuring out what they want from their sport. Luca already knows: The CrossFit Games. Not as a fantasy or a maybe, but as a serious plan.
That kind of ambition is rare at any age. At 18, it turns heads. We think Luca is one of the most exciting young CrossFit athletes in The Netherlands right now, and this is just the beginning.
Before CrossFit was in the picture, Luca was aiming at becoming a professional football player. Through his parents he stepped into his first class as an 11-year old. From that moment on, he slowly shifted interests towards becoming a better athlete. After setting new ambitious targets, he switched boxes in search of better coaching and a serious training environment, which ultimately led him to the athlete he is today.
He trains at CrossFit Westenwind now, with a recent switch in programming towards the YourProgram training crew. This enables him to grow even further, with likeminded athletes all around him.
When it comes to movements, Luca will leave no doubt on his favorites. Both gymnastics and heavy lifting are among his strengths, with a clear preference for anything upside down like handstand pushups. Knowing where his gaps are, he is fully committed to working on his weaknesses. This will make him a better all round athlete in the process.
His approach to competition is simple and direct. No overthinking or rituals, but a clear goal in mind: Winning. It has already brought him to some of the biggest podiums in the Dutch CrossFit competition scene, and he recently also competed internationally at the World Fitness Project teams field in London.
The CrossFit Games goal is real and Luca is ready to work for it. He has also been competing in IF3 championships, where his results have been a 2nd and 3rd place finish in the last two years. This year he wants to take the top step.
His advice to anyone just starting out is worth holding onto: enjoy it, stay consistent, and do not rush the process. The journey is different for everyone, but if you start to love the process, the end goal becomes more within reach.
We are proud to have Luca as part of the Baseline Athlete Team. Watch this one closely.
Watch the full interview with Luca below.
Follow Luca’s journey on Instagram: @luca_kyan
Luca is part of the Baseline Athlete Team. More introductions are coming in the weeks ahead.
