Eelco Sintnicolaas

Decathlete & European Champion

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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