Sven Ootjers

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Sven Ootjers
Sven Ootjers 2018.jpg
Ootjers in 2018
Personal information
Nationality Dutch
Born (1973-06-24) 24 June 1973 (age 50)
Sport
Sport Track and field
Event(s) High jump, 110 metres hurdles, Decathlon
ClubAV Trias
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 110 metres hurdles : 13.81 s
High jump : 2.21 m
Decathlon : 7301 pts

Sven Ootjers (born 24 June 1973 is a Dutch track and field coach and former athlete. As an athlete he competed at high jump, 110 metres hurdles and the decathlon. He is a seven time national champion. He represented his country at the 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics and the 1997 Summer Universiade.

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He is a trainer for the elite athletes who train at AV Trias. Among the athletes he has trained are Laura de Witte, Lisanne de Witte, Owen Westerhout and Jamile Samuel. [1]

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
1992 World Junior Championships Seoul, South Korea10th High jump 2.14 m
1997 Universiade Catania, Italy7th 110 m hurdles 13.93

National titles

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References

  1. Owen Westerhout verhuist naar Londen om op snelheid te kunnen trainen. 31-jarige atleet denkt dat hij zich nog kan verbeteren op de 400 meter (in Dutch). Noordhollands Dagblad (2020-11-02). Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  2. Dutch Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  3. Dutch Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-17.