Kathleen Smet

Belgian triathlete and world champion

Kathleen Smet - Belgian triathlete and world champion
Born

January 19th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

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A triathlete from Belgium, achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Competed in multiple international competitions and excelled in various distances of the sport. Secured a notable victory at the World Triathlon Championships and represented Belgium in numerous European and world events.

Won the ITU World Triathlon Championship in 2000

Secured multiple national triathlon titles

Competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics

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