Arnoud Okken
Dutch middle distance runner
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| Intro | Dutch middle distance runner | |
| Places | Netherlands | |
| is | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 20 April 1982, Doetinchem, Netherlands | |
| Age | 42 years | |
| Star sign | Taurus |
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Biography
Arnoud Okken (born 20 April 1982 in Doetinchem) is a Dutch track and field athlete specialising in the 800 metres.
His first international victory came at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships. Commenting on the win, Okken stated that "my plan was to take the lead and keep away from any trouble. Fortunately, I managed to do this." As Bram Som won the 2006 European Athletics Championships, the Netherlands held the European 800 m title both indoor and outdoor.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing the Netherlands | |||||
| 2000 | World Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 5th | 800m | 1:49.10 |
| 2001 | Universiade | Beijing, China | 4th | 800m | 1:45.64 PB |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 5th | 800m | 1:48.39 |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 6th | 800m | 1:48.71 |
| 2005 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 5th | 800m | 1:49.77 |
| 2007 | European Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 1st | 800m | 1:47.92 |
| 2007 | Dutch National Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | 800m | |
| 2010 | European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 4th | 800m | 1:47.31 |
Personal bests
- 400 metres - 47.84 s
- 800 metres - 1:45.64 min (2001)
- 1500 metres - 3:37.46 min (2002)
- Mile - 4:07.52 min (2002)