Jeroen D'hoedt (also D'Hoedt, born 10 January 1990)[3] is a middle-distance runner from Belgium. At the 2013 European Cross Country Championships he was about to win a bronze medal, but Andy Vernon edged him out in a fast finishing sprint, clocking the same time of 29:35 as D'hoedt. He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[1]

Jeroen D'hoedt
D'hoedt at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born10 January 1990 (1990-01-10) (age 34)
EducationKatholieke Universiteit Leuven
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Websitehttp://www.jeroendhoedt.be
Sport
SportAthletics
Event800–5000 m steeplechase
ClubCA Brabant Wallon[2]
Olympic Essenbeek Halle[3]
Coached byDirk De Maesschalck[2]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m – 1:47.22 (2011)
1500 m – 3:36.07 (2011)
3000 m – 7:53.36 (2016)
3000 mS – 8:30.03 (2015)
5000 m – 13:34.90 (2014)[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Jeroen D'Hoedt Archived 26 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
  2. ^ a b Jeroen D'Hoedt. nbcolympics.com
  3. ^ a b Bio.jeroendhoedt.be
  4. ^ Jeroen D'hoedt at World Athletics