Churandy Martina

Dutch sprinter and Olympic competitor

Churandy Martina - Dutch sprinter and Olympic competitor
Born

July 3rd, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A sprinter specializing in the 100m and 200m events, represented the Netherlands at multiple international competitions. Achieved a silver medal in the 200m at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Set a national record in the 100m with a time of 9.91 seconds during the 2012 season. Competed in the World Championships, showcasing consistent performance in sprint events.

Silver medal in 200m at the 2008 Olympics

National record of 9.91 seconds in 100m

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