Nafissatou Thiam

Belgian Olympic heptathlon champion

Nafissatou Thiam - Belgian Olympic heptathlon champion
Born

August 19th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

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Competed in heptathlon and pentathlon events, achieving significant success on the international stage. Achieved a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in heptathlon, enhancing the profile of athletics in Belgium. In 2017, secured another gold medal at the World Championships in London, solidifying status as a top-tier athlete. Won multiple European Championships, consistently demonstrating remarkable versatility and skill.

Won gold in heptathlon at 2016 Rio Olympics

Secured gold at 2017 World Championships

Claimed multiple European Championship titles

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