Elke Vanhoof

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Elke Vanhoof
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Vanhoof in 2014
Personal information
Born (1991-12-16) 16 December 1991 (age 32)
Team information
Discipline BMX racing
RoleRider
Medal record
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Erp
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Bordeaux

Elke Vanhoof (born 16 December 1991) is a former Belgian female BMX rider. She represented her nation at international competitions. She competed in the time trial event and race event at the 2015 UCI BMX World Championships. She is also an athlete for the Belgian Armed Forces. In December 2024 she announced her retirement from the sport as an athlete. [1]

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References

  1. "Tweevoudig olympiër Elke Vanhoof zet punt achter BMX-carrière: "Deze reis was buitengewoon"" [Two-time Olympian Elke Vanhoof ends BMX career: "This journey was extraordinary"]. Sporza (in Dutch). 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.