Mathias Broothaerts

Mathias Broothaerts is a Belgian athletics competitor who competes primarily in the long jump, Broothaerts has also competed professionally in the 100 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay the last time being in 2013.[1]

Mathias Broothaerts
Broothaerts in 2013
Personal information
Born (1994-07-12) 12 July 1994
Wilrijk, Belgium
Years active2010–present
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Sport
Country Belgium
SportTrack and field
Event(s)Long jump
Medal record
Men's long jump
Representing  Belgium
European Junior Championships
2013 Rieti Long jump

Career
Broothaerts (left) in 2013

Broothaerts began his career in 2010 during the Youth Olympics first in the 100 metre and later in the long jump. He did not qualify for the 100 meter final and finished in 7th in the long jump. In 2012 at the Belgian Athletics Championships, his first time at the event he finished in 2nd in long jump earning himself a silver metal. Broothaerts competed in the Belgian indoor and outdoor championships in 2012 finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively.[2]

Broothaerts in 2013 at the European Athletics Junior Championships

In 2014 after strong showings at domestic and international competition Broothaerts qualified for the 2014 European Athletics Championships however he finished in 25th and was eliminated from competition. However after the competition Broothaerts thanked his fans for the support and vowed he would return better.[3]

Personal bests
Outdoor
Indoor
  • Long jump — 7.66 m. in 2014

References
  1. "Mathias Broothaerts bio - IAAF". iaaf.org. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  2. "IFAM Koorts: Mathias Broothaerts: "EK-limiet is zeker niet onmogelijk"". atni.be. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  3. ""Ik ken Mathias zelf niet zo goed, maar tegen zijn vader heb ik nog wel een paar jaar gesprongen. Zijn vader was ook een verspringer", vertelt Nys aan Sporza". sporza.be. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
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