Michel Butter
Dutch long-distance runner
Born
November 5th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in international long-distance running events with notable performances in marathons. Participated in the 2012 Olympics representing the Netherlands. Achieved personal bests in various competitions and contributed to the rise of Dutch athletics in long-distance disciplines.
Representing the Netherlands at the 2012 Olympics
Achieving a personal best of 2:10:48 at the Amsterdam Marathon
Winning the 2010 WMRA World Long Distance Championships
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