Hermien Peters (Hechtel-Eksel, 19 November 1994), also known as Hermione Peters,[1] is a Belgian sprint canoeist who competes in international elite events. She is a Youth Olympic bronze medalist, three time World silver medalist.

Hermien Peters
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born (1994-11-19) 19 November 1994 (age 29)
Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium
Height172
Weight99
Sport
CountryBelgium
SportSprint kayak
ClubNeerpeltse Watersport Club
Medal record
Women's sprint kayak
Representing  Belgium
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Copenhagen K-2 500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Dartmouth K-2 500 m
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Munich K-2 500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Belgrade K-1 5000 m
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Belgrade K-2 500 m
Summer Youth Olympics
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Singapore Girls' canoe sprint
World U23 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 Brandenburg K1 500m
Silver medal – second place 2011 Brandenburg K1 1000m
Silver medal – second place 2016 Minsk K1 500m
European U23 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Plovdiv K1 500m
Gold medal – first place 2017 Belgrade K1 500m
Silver medal – second place 2015 Pitesti K1 500m
Silver medal – second place 2016 Plovdiv K1 200m
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Pitesti K2 500m

Personal life edit

She is the older sister of Artuur Peters who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2][3]

Career edit

She qualified in the women's K-2 500 metres, and women's K-1 500 metres events at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Kayak doubles in Peters / ProXX 4th occupied series, then picks up again Olympic". Cheraw Chronicle. 2 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Hermien Peters – Team Belgium (in French)". Team Belgium. 13 February 2021. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Hermien Peters – ICF Profile". International Canoe Federation. 13 February 2021. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Canoe Sprint PETERS Hermien". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.

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