Eelco Sintnicolaas
Decathlete & European Champion
Born
April 7th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in athletics specializing in the decathlon. Achieved multiple national titles and set personal bests in various events. Represented the Netherlands in international competitions, including the European Championships and the World Championships.
Won gold at the 2010 European Championships
Achieved a personal best of 8,470 points in the decathlon
Competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics
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