Dutch athlete Emilie Dahmen has one of the most compelling origin stories in HYROX: she went from volunteering at a race to joining the Elite 15 in roughly a year. After a string of rapid improvements, she won the Last Chance Qualifier in Barcelona, then finished 6th at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago. Emilie now races as an independent pro and Amazfit-backed athlete, known for her calm demeanour, steady progression and ability to deliver big performances when it counts.