Ann Mercken
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 May 1974 Hasselt, Belgium |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) (1996) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | AVT Hasselt |
Ann Mercken (born 6 May 1974 in Hasselt[1]) is a retired Belgian athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles.[2] She represented her country at the 1996 Summer Olympics reaching the semifinals. She also competed at the 1999 World Championships.
Her personal best in the event is 54.95, set in 1996. This is the standing national record.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1995 | Universiade | Fukuoka, Japan | 6th | 400 m hurdles | 56.65 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 12th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 54.95 |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 18th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 57.39 |
| 1999 | Universiade | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 8th | 400 m hurdles | 56.05 |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 21st (h) | 400 m hurdles | 55.84 | |
| 2001 | Universiade | Beijing, China | 5th | 400 m hurdles | 56.42 |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 11th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 57.02 |
References
- ↑ Sports-Reference profile
- ↑ Ann Mercken profile at IAAF
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