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.

Mieke Gorissen
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born (1982-11-29) 29 November 1982 (age 41)
Hasselt, Belgium
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
ClubAtletiekclub De Demer
Coached byChristophe Roosen

Career

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Gorissen only began running competitively at the age of 35.[1]

In August 2020, Gorissen competed at the 2020 Belgian Athletics Championships in the 10,000 metres and won a bronze medal.[2]

Gorissen represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's marathon and finished in 28th place.[1]

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

Personal life

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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.[1]

References

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