| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1985 Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 100 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.13 s 200 m: 21.25 s |
| Updated on 21 January 2015. | |
Jurgen Themen (born 26 October 1985) is a Surinamese sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. [1] [2]
He competed at the 2007 World Championships, the 2008 Olympic Games and the 2009 World Championships without progressing to the second round. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he finished first in his preliminary heat, but could only finish fifth in his next heat. At the 2016 Summer Olympics he finished eight in his heat and did not advance.
His personal best time is 10.38 seconds, achieved at the 2012 Surinamese Olympic Trials. The time was also a new Surinamese national record, breaking the old one of 10.48 seconds.
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