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Nationality | Belgian |
Born | Hasselt, Belgium | 29 November 1982
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Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Long-distance running |
Club | Atletiekclub De Demer |
Coached by | Christophe Roosen |
Mieke Gorissen (born 29 November 1982) is a Belgian long-distance runner. She represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's marathon.
Gorissen only began running competitively at the age of 35. [1]
In August 2020, Gorissen competed at the 2020 Belgian Athletics Championships in the 10,000 metres and won a bronze medal. [2]
Gorissen represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's marathon and finished in 28th place. [1]
She competed in the women's marathon at the 2022 World Athletics Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
Gorissen holds a master's degree and a PhD in physics and teaches mathematics and physics at a high school in Diepenbeek. [1]
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