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Belgian long-distance runner

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Mieke Gorissen
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born (1982-11-29) 29 November 1982 (age 42)
Hasselt, Belgium
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
ClubAtletiekclub De Demer
Coached byChristophe Roosen

Mieke Gorissen (born 29 November 1982) is a Belgian long-distance runner. She represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's marathon.

Career

Gorissen only began running competitively at the age of 35.

In August 2020, Gorissen competed at the 2020 Belgian Athletics Championships in the 10,000 metres and won a bronze medal.

Gorissen represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's marathon and finished in 28th place.

She competed in the women's marathon at the 2022 World Athletics Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, United States.

Personal life

Gorissen holds a master's degree and a PhD in physics from Hasselt University and teaches mathematics and physics at a high school in Diepenbeek.

References

  1. ^ "Mieke Gorissen". olympics.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  2. "Mieke Gorissen". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 7 August 2021.

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