William_Van_Dijck

William Van Dijck

William Van Dijck

Belgian track athlete

William Van Dijck (born 24 January 1961) is a Belgian former athlete, primarily active on the 3000m steeplechase.

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Biography

Van Dijck was born in Leuven. He was the first Belgian to win a medal at the World Championships, winning the bronze medal at the 1987 World Championships. He won a second bronze at the 1994 European Championships. He became Belgian Sportsman of the year in 1986. Van Dijck quit athletics in 1997 and now works in a bank in Geel.[1]

He also applied himself to cross country running and won the Lotto Cross Cup in the 1993–94 and 1995–96 seasons.[2]

Achievements

  • All results regarding 3000 metres steeplechase
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Van Dijck was 9 times Belgian Champion steeplechaser between 1983 and 1994.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Hoe zou het nog zijn met William Van Dijck?". VRT.
  2. [2]
    Palmares (in French). Lotto Cross Cup. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
  3. [3]
    Representing Europe
  4. [4]
    Article at the Memorial van Damme site
  5. [5]
    Article in La Dernière Heure
  6. [6]
    Results at Belgian Championships from Vlaamse Atletiek Liga
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