Kamiel Maase
Dutch middle-distance runner, World Champion
Born
October 20th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A competitive middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters and 2000 meters events. Achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Won gold at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics in the 2000 meters event. Competed in various European and World Championships, representing the Netherlands. Participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the 1500 meters.
Won gold in the 2000 meters at the 1999 World Championships
Competed in the 1500 meters at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
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