| Personal information | |
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| Born | 28 July 2003 Delft, Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | T62 |
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Medal record | |
Olivier Hendriks (born 28 July 2003) [1] is a Dutch Paralympic athlete.
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 28 July 2003 Delft, Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | T62 |
| Events | |
Medal record | |
Olivier Hendriks (born 28 July 2003) [1] is a Dutch Paralympic athlete.
Hendriks won the silver medal in the men's 400 metres T62 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan. [2] [3] He won a silver medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in the 400 metres T62 event. He is also a three-time medalist, including two golds, at the World Para Athletics European Championships.
In 2023, Hendriks won the bronze medal in the men's 400 metres T62 event at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, France.
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