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Dutch high jumper and hurdler, and later, track coach

Sven Ootjers
Ootjers in 2018
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (1973-06-24) 24 June 1973 (age 51)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)High jump, 110 metres hurdles, Decathlon
ClubAV Trias
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)110 metres hurdles: 13.81 s
High jump: 2.21 m
Decathlon: 7301 pts

Sven Ootjers (born 24 June 1973 is a Dutch track and field coach and former athlete. As an athlete he competed at high jump, 110 metres hurdles and the decathlon. He is a seven time national champion. He represented his country at the 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics and the 1997 Summer Universiade.

He is a trainer for the elite athletes who train at AV Trias. Among the athletes he has trained are Laura de Witte, Lisanne de Witte, Owen Westerhout and Jamile Samuel.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1992 World Junior Championships Seoul, South Korea 10th High jump 2.14 m
1997 Universiade Catania, Italy 7th 110 m hurdles 13.93

National titles

See also

References

  1. Owen Westerhout verhuist naar Londen om op snelheid te kunnen trainen. 31-jarige atleet denkt dat hij zich nog kan verbeteren op de 400 meter (in Dutch). Noordhollands Dagblad (2020-11-02). Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  2. Dutch Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  3. Dutch Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-17.


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