Michael Velter
Encyclopedia
Michael Velter is a Belgian
triple jump
er.
He finished eighth at the 2005 European Indoor Championships. He also competed at the 2002 European Championships, the 2005 World Championships
and the 2006 European Championships without reaching the final.
His personal best jump is 17.00 metres, achieved in May 2006 in Vilvoorde
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
triple jump
Triple jump
The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
er.
He finished eighth at the 2005 European Indoor Championships. He also competed at the 2002 European Championships, the 2005 World Championships
2005 World Championships in Athletics - Men's Triple Jump
The Men's Triple Jump event at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 10 and August 11.-Medalists:-Group A:# Yoandri Betanzos, Cuba 17.40 Q# Leevan Sands, Bahamas 17.41m Q...
and the 2006 European Championships without reaching the final.
His personal best jump is 17.00 metres, achieved in May 2006 in Vilvoorde
Vilvoorde
Vilvoorde is a Belgian municipality in the Flemish province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the city of Vilvoorde proper with its two outlying quarters of Koningslo and Houtem and the small town of Peutie...
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