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Here you (hot)spot ... Olympic swimming champion Inge de Bruijn

In Here (hot)spot you... MASTERS asks Dutch celebrities where they prefer to spend their free hours. These gems of locations are a source of rest, where they recharge before throwing themselves back into their successful careers. After standing on the Olympic honorary stage four times, swimming champion Inge de Bruijn is now stepping onto the MASTERS honorary stage. Where does the Netherlands' top swimmer prefer to be? Text: Patrick Stoffer
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Meet Inge de Bruijn

Who doesn't know her: Inge de Bruijn. The top athlete had many victories to her name, including four times Olympic swimming champion. In 2007, de Bruijn announced she was quitting her swimming career, but returned briefly in 2013. At the European Masters Championships in Eindhoven, she picked up another victory right away: an all-time Masters record in the 50 meters. We don't have to miss her. She still appears regularly in television programs. For example, she is presenter of the RTL program Nederland Ontdekt and occasionally participates in various programs. She also gives presentations to companies and gives swimming clinics.

Encore by Simonis, The Hague

Inge: ''Once in a while there is a Motown Brunch at Encore by Simonis on Sundays. Then I really enjoy the delicious sushi and the cozy atmosphere, which is always there by the way, and Motown classics are sung by the artists live during the brunch. Delicious! The entertainment is fantastic, so definitely recommended'.

Bâoli, Cannes

Inge: ''I have been here before and recently I went back for the first time with friends. This is really a lovely place with good food and a good atmosphere. Here you experience the French atmosphere and outdoor life. Enjoyment in its purest form.''

 

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Maldives

Inge: ' 'Sometimes you just don't need more than just a rosé in your hand, lounge music and the most beautiful sunset. The most beautiful gift is the sunset. You can hardly give me better than that, fantastic. And where better to do this than in the Maldives? I also did an underwater massage here. You see all the fish swimming, then it is really beautiful. You then see all the splendor of the underwater world. I stayed here in the W Hotel, also top!''Photo: private archive Inge de Bruijn

At mom's house

Inge: ''When my mother calls to come over for dinner, I immediately drop everything and go straight to her. And especially for chicory from the oven, she makes it like the best! She really is the best cook I know. Nothing beats 'restaurant mama'. I love coming there and she is an inspiration to me. We have a very good relationship. I'm just not allowed to take pictures of her haha. This hotspot is definitely at the top for me as the nicest place to come''.

 

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