Tim Maeyens
Tim Maeyens (born in Brugge, 23 August 1981) is a Belgian rower who competes primarily in the single scull. He competed at three Olympic Games.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 23 August 1981 Bruges, (Belgium) |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event(s) | Men's single sculls |
| Club | Koninklijke Roeivereniging Brugge |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | 2005, M1x, 4th; 2006, M1x, 5th; 2007, M1x, 7th; 2009, M1x, 4th |
| Olympic finals | 2004, M1x, 6th; 2008, M1x, 4th |
He started rowing at the age of nine and rows for the Royal Rowing Association of Bruges.
In 1999, Maeyens won the bronze medal in the single scull at the Junior World Rowing Championships.
In 2002, he teamed up with Christophe Raes to finish sixth place in the double scull at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
In 2004, he made the finals on the Olympic Games in Athens and earned sixth place. Maeyens again made the final in the 2008 Olympics, this time finishing fourth, 1.8 seconds out of a medal.
Tim Maeyens graduated as bio-engineering to University of Ghent.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tim Maeyens Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
External links
- Tim Maeyens' Website
- Profile at World Rowing
- profile on the website Beijing 2008
- Profile roeieninbelgie.be website
- Website Flemish Rowing League
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