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| Personal information | |
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| National team | Belgium |
| Born | 28 October 1987 Etterbeek, Belgium |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres |
| Club | USBW |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Will Oyowe (born 28 October 1987) is a Belgian sprinter. [1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Belgium |
| Born | 28 October 1987 Etterbeek, Belgium |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres |
| Club | USBW |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Will Oyowe (born 28 October 1987) is a Belgian sprinter. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Rank | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | World Championships |  Moscow | 4th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:01.01 |
Oyowe won a national championship at individual senior level. [1]
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