 Richard Douma in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 April 1993 Zaandam, Netherlands |
| Employer | New Balance |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 1500 metres |
| Club | AV Zaanland |
| Team | NN Running Team |
| Coached by | Louis Dam |
Richard Douma (born 17 April 1993 in Zaandam) is a Dutch middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. [2] He narrowly missed a medal by finishing fourth at the 2016 European Championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | European U23 Championships | Tampere, Finland | 12th | 1500 m | 3:54.62 |
| 2015 | European U23 Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 8th | 1500 m | 3:46.29 |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 4th | 1500 m | 3:47.32 |
| 2017 | European Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 18th (h) | 1500 m | 3:53.14 |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 24th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:47.74 | |
| 2019 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 27th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.36 |
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