Nina Derwael

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Nina Derwael's list of achievements is remarkable for its sheer historical weight. She is the first Belgian gymnast, male or female, to win an Olympic gold, a World title, and a European title. Her Olympic victory in Tokyo was a landmark moment for Belgian sport, and her back-to-back World titles in 2018 and 2019 established her as the dominant uneven bars specialist of her era. Her four European golds, including a double in 2025, further underscore her consistency. Beyond the medals, she appeared in 15 World finals and 10 European finals, a testament to her longevity and excellence.

AwardsNina Derwael won the Olympic gold medal on the uneven bars at the Tokyo 2020 Games in 2021, a historic first for Belgian gymnastics. She also claimed two World Championship golds on the uneven bars in 2018 and 2019, and four European Championship golds across her career, including three on uneven bars and one on balance beam. Her achievements made her the most decorated gymnast in Belgium's history.

Honours & Distinctions

Belgian Sports Personality of the Year

Belgian Sports Press Association·2021

Awarded for her Olympic gold medal achievement.

Records & Feats

First Belgian woman to win an Olympic gymnastics medal

Historic First·2021

Won gold on uneven bars at Tokyo 2020, the first Olympic gymnastics medal for a Belgian woman.

First Belgian gymnast to win a World Championship gold

Historic First·2018

Won the uneven bars title at the 2018 World Championships, the first World medal for a Belgian gymnast.

First Belgian female gymnast to win a European title

Historic First·2017

Won the uneven bars at the 2017 European Championships, the first European gold for a Belgian woman.