He is a second-year student of International Business at Maastricht University.
In January 2025, during the FISU Winter Universiade 2025 in Turin, Thom won a silver medal in slopestyle with an impressive score of 88.75 points. His performance stood out due to his excellent rail skills and precise execution of tricks.
Thom trains regularly about three times a week at the indoor ski facility SnowWorld in Landgraaf. In addition to his own training, he also serves as a coach for two snowboarding teams, sharing his knowledge and experience with younger athletes.
His dedication to the development of snowboarding, along with his academic achievements, makes him an inspiring figure in both the sports and academic communities.