Damien Broothaerts (born 13 March 1983 in Uccle) is a Belgian athlete specialising in the sprint hurdles.[1] He represented his country at the 2009 World Championships and 2010 World Indoor Championships.

Damien Broothaerts
Damien Broothaerts in 2010
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born (1983-03-13) 13 March 1983 (age 41)
Uccle, Belgium
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event110 m hurdles/60 m hurdles
Coached by
Jacques Borlée

Apart from hurdling he is a modest sprinter, having won several national titles in the 60 metres and 100 metres events.

On 23 August 2011, he tested positive for an illegal substance, methylhexanamine, and additionally missed three random doping tests within 18 months. For these infringements he was suspended for two years.[2] However, after his appeal his ban was reduced and he was able to compete again since 16 March 2012.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Belgium
2002 World Junior Championships Kingston, Jamaica 17th (h) 110 m hurdles 14.68 (wind: -3.5 m/s)
2003 European U23 Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 26th (h) 110 m hurdles 14.24
2005 European U23 Championships Erfurt, Germany 14th (h) 110 m hurdles 14.05
6th 4x100 m relay 40.45
2009 European Indoor Championships Turin, Italy 7th 60 m hurdles 7.74
World Championships Berlin, Germany 42nd (h) 110 m hurdles 14.15
2010 World Indoor Championships Doha, Qatar 18th (sf) 60 m hurdles 7.86
2011 European Indoor Championships Paris, France 15th (h) 60 m hurdles 7.84
2013 Jeux de la Francophonie Nice, France 3rd 4x100 m relay 39.58
2015 European Indoor Championships Prague, Czech Republic 12th (sf) 60 m hurdles 7.72
2018 World Masters Championships Malaga, Spain 1st M35 110 m hurdles 13.89

Personal bests

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Outdoor

Indoor

References

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  1. ^ Damien Broothaerts at World Athletics  
  2. ^ "Hordeloper Broothaerts twee jaar geschorst: "Ik voel me genaaid"" (in Dutch). hln.be. 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2015-03-14.