Tibo De Smet
Belgian middle-distance runner
 De Smet in 2022 | |
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | (1999-05-28) 28 May 1999 (age 24) |
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| Country |  Belgium |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400m, 800m, 1500m |
| Club | Racing Club Gent Atletiek [nl] |
| Coached by | Tine Bex |
Tibo De Smet (born 28 May 1999) is a Belgian middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 800 metres.
De Smet set a new Belgian indoor 800 meters record in Luxembourg in January 2023, breaking Eliott Crestan's record with a time of 1:45.04. This was also the 25th fastest all time indoor 800 m.[1] He also won the same event at the 2022 Belgian Athletics Championships.[2]
Personal bests
- Outdoor[3]
- 400 m: 46.33 (Oordegem 2023)
- 800 m: 1:44.53 (Ninove 2023)
- 1500 m: 3:47.93 (Leuven 2021)
- Indoor
- 400 m: 47.29 (Dortmund 2023)
- 800 m: 1:45.04 (Luxembourg 2023) NR
References
- ^ "Strong start to World Indoor Tour, Russell and Alfred make early season statements". World Athletics. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ De Rycke, Geert (26 June 2022). "Tibo De Smet pakt Belgische titel in toptijd op 800 meter en duikt ruim onder EK-limiet". Het Nieuwsblad. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Tibo De Smet at World Athletics
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