Cédric Van Branteghem
Belgian Sprinter with Olympic appearances
Born
March 13th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A Belgian sprinter specialized in the 400 meters and 4x400 meters relay events. Competed in international competitions, particularly in the European Championships and the Olympics. Achieved recognition for strong performances and contributed to relay teams representing Belgium. Participated in significant global sporting events during an athletic career that spanned from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s.
Competed in the 4x400 meters relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
Won a bronze medal in the 4x400 meters at the 2000 European Indoor Championships
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