Mikky Keetels, a flight attendant, secured a bronze medal at the Amsterdam Marathon, which also served as the Dutch National Championship. She finished with a time of 2.31.21. The race saw Geoffrey Toroitich Kipchumba set a new course record of 2.03.29.

Anne Luijten claimed her third national title with a time of 2.28.26, followed by Jill Holterman who secured silver in 2.28.58. Keetels, who uses ChatGPT to create her training schedules, was initially in the lead among the Dutch runners after 20 kilometers.

The marathon highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the participants, ranging from professional athletes to recreational runners and sports celebrities like Tom Dumoulin and Erben Wennemars. Many of the top Dutch marathon runners, including Luijten and Holterman, balance their athletic pursuits with full-time jobs.

Khalid Choukoud won his fourth consecutive title in 2.07.59, but the gap between him and the international leaders was significant. The marathon showcased the disparity between full-time professional athletes, mostly from Ethiopia and Kenya, and Dutch runners who often need to work to make ends meet.

Luijten emphasized the necessity of her work for financial stability, while Keetels expressed her intention to continue combining her running career with her job as a flight attendant. Keetels aims to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games and plans to potentially run the New York Marathon if possible.