Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Belgium | |||||
| 1986 | Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:14:46 |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, FR Yugoslavia | 16th | Marathon | 2:24:23 |
William ("Willy") Vanhuylenbroek (born 21 June 1956) is a long-distance runner from Belgium, who won the 1986 edition of Amsterdam Marathon, clocking 2:14:46 on 11 May 1986. [1] He had finished second the year before. [2] He finished in 16th place at the 1990 European Championships in Split. He represented his national team at the 1981, 1986, 1987 and 1989 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. [3]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Belgium | |||||
| 1986 | Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:14:46 |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, FR Yugoslavia | 16th | Marathon | 2:24:23 |
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