Ester Goossens (pronounced [ˈɛstər ˈɣoːsə(n)s]; born 21 February 1972) is a retired Dutch athlete who competed in a variety of events, including the 400 metres, 800 metres and 400 metres hurdles.[1] She represented her country at the 1997 World Championships and 1999 World Indoor Championships.

Ester Goossens
Personal information
Born (1972-02-21) 21 February 1972 (age 52)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 m hurdles, 400 m, 800 m, combined events

Goossens held the Dutch records in the 400 metres of 51.35 seconds from 1998 until it was broken by Lisanne de Witte in 2018 and in the 400 metres hurdles of 54.62 seconds from 1998 until it was broken by Femke Bol in 2020.[2][3] She still holds the national record in the 800 metres indoor.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing the   Netherlands
1988 World Junior Championships Sudbury, Canada 12th (h) 4×400m relay 3:45.30
1990 World Junior Championships Plovdiv, Bulgaria 14th (sf) 400 m 54.70
1991 European Junior Championships Thessaloniki, Greece 7th 400 m 55.26
1993 World Indoor Championships Toronto, Canada 7th (h) 400 m 52.73
1994 European Indoor Championships Paris, France 5th 800 m 2:03.59
European Championships Helsinki, Finland 18th (h) 800 m 2:04.96
1995 Universiade Fukuoka, Japan 5th (sf) 800 m 2:03.95
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 15th (sf) 400 m hurdles 56.17
1998 European Indoor Championships Valencia, Spain 4th 400 m 51.82
European Championships Budapest, Hungary 5th 400 m hurdles 54.62
1999 World Indoor Championships Maebashi, Japan 8th (sf) 400 m 52.09

Personal bests

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Outdoor

Indoor

References

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  1. ^ Ester Goossens at World Athletics  
  2. ^ Walter van Zoeren, "Na twintig jaar sneuvelt nationaal record op 400 meter van Ester Goossens, 'maar ik ben nog steeds trots'" (in Dutch), De Stentor, 3 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Atlete Femke Bol verbetert oud record" (in Dutch), Jeugdjournaal, 18 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.