Jonathan Borlée

Belgian sprinter and Olympic competitor

Jonathan Borlée - Belgian sprinter and Olympic competitor
Born

February 22nd, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

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Specializing in the 400 meters, competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Achieved a personal best time of 44.43 seconds in 2016. Contributed to the Belgian national relay teams, competing in various European Championships and World Championships. Won multiple national titles and earned medals in international competitions.

Competed in the 400 meters at the Olympics

Achieved personal best of 44.43 seconds

Won medals in European and World Championships

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