![]() Sisk in 2019 | |
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Belgian |
Born | Leuven, Belgium | 8 December 1999
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
Sport | |
Country | ![]() |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 800m, 1500m, 3000m |
Club | Daring Club Leuven Atletiek |
Coached by | Ivo Hendrix [1] |
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