Michel Butter

Dutch long-distance runner

Michel Butter - Dutch long-distance runner
Born

November 5th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

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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