Dutch Athletics Team

Dutch Athletics Team15 th IAAF World Championships in AthleticsBeijing | August 22 - 30, 2015

Royal Dutch Athletics Federation / AtletiekunieP.O. Box 601006800 JC ArnhemThe NetherlandsPresident: Theo HoexGeneral Secretary: Jan Willem LandréPhone: +31 (0)26 483 48 00E-Mail: info@atletiekunie.nlInternet: www.atletiekunie.nl@Atletiekunie, @AtletiekLivefacebook.com/Atletiekunie

ContentsAdditional info Dutch Athletes 2Introduction 3A word with Sifan Hassan 4Timetable 6-11Biographies 12-41- Men 12-23- Women 24-37- Staff 38-41History and Statistics 42-49- Dutch Performances at the World Championships, 1983-2013 42- Dutch Medallists in past World Championships 46- Combined Events Calculator 47- Dutch and World Records 48/49Additional Information & Production 50-53- TV Broadcast Schedule 511

Additional info Dutch AthletesMany Dutch Athletes can be found in various places on the web. Some have their ownwebsites, but you can also follow their exploits via their Twitter accounts.MenWebsiteTwitter accountChurandy Martina www.churandy-martina.com @martina200mSolomon Bockarie@SolomonBockarieLiemarvin Bonevacia@leemarvin44Wouter Brus@WouterBrusPatrick van Luijk@PatrickvLuijkHensley Paulina@iamtrackpowThijmen Kupers www.team4mijl.nl (team) @thijm3nDennis Licht www.dennislicht.nl @dennislichtIgnisious Gaisah@iggy843Eelco Sintnicolaas www.eelcosintnicolaas.nl @eelcotienkampPieter Braun www.pieterbraun.com @pieterbraunWomenWebsiteTwitter accountDafne Schippers www.dafneschippers.nl @dafneschippersJamile Samuelwww.ttr-athletics.nl (team)Naomi Sedneywww.naomisedney.comKadene Vassellwww.ttr-athletics.nl (team)Sifan Hassan@Sifan1ShMaureen Koster www.maureenkoster.nl @maureenkosterSusan Kuijken www.susankuijken.com @susankuijkenJip Vastenburg www.jipvastenburg.nl @JipVastenburgFemke Pluim@FemkePluimNadine Broersen www.nadinebroersen.nl @NadineBroersenAnouk Vetter www.anoukvetter.nl @anoukvetterNadine Visser www.nadinevisser.nl @NadineVisser_OthersWebsiteTwitter accountAtletiekunie www.atletiekunie.nl @Atletiekunie@AtletiekLiveIAAF www.iaaf.org @IAAF2

IntroductionThe Royal Dutch Athletics Federation proudly presents its delegation for the IAAF WorldChampionships in Beijing, China. Eleven men and twelve women are entered for a total of 26events, including two relays.Not only is the delegation sizeable, there is considerable excitement in The Netherlands. DutchAthletics has been growing stronger and stronger for a number of years, just in time for theEuropean Championships on home soil next year, as well as the Olympic Games in Rio.In the 14 previous editions of the IAAF World Championships, Dutch athletes have won tenmedals. Two of them came two years ago, and both athletes who won them are back. After hisSilver in Moscow, Ignisious Gaisah is back at Long Jump. For this season, however, theversatile Dafne Schippers has switched her focus from Heptathlon (Bronze in 2013) to theSprints.The 23-year old has of course made her mark in the international scene this year, for exampleby bringing the Dutch 100 meter record below 11 seconds (10,92), by winning European indoorgold over 60 meters, and by reaching the podium at prestigious Diamond League meetings likeParis, London, Lausanne, and Monaco.Going into the Championships, Dutch athletics counts six athletes in the top-8 of the worldrankings of their event. Two more are in the top-8 of the qualifying list (which includes 2014performances).Highest ranked is Sifan Hassan, another young super talent. Starting competitive running onlyfour years ago, the 22-year old is already a reigning European champion, both in-, andoutdoors. With her recent Dutch record of 3:56.05, Hassan is second in the world this year, and16 th all-time.The Dutch are well represented in a number of events. In addition to Hassan, Maureen Koster’s3:59.79 is in the top-8 of the 1500 meters. In Heptathlon, The Netherlands is even representedwith a full complement of three athletes: World Indoor Champion Nadine Broersen (4 th in theheptathlon world this year), Nadine Visser (7 th ), and Anouk Vetter (8 th ).Dutch also fields two athletes in the men’s decathlon (Eelco Sintnicolaas and Pieter Braun), aswell as potentially in the women’s 1500 meters, 5000 meters (Koster and Susan Kuijken), and10,000 meters (Kuijken and European U23 champion Jip Vastenburg).More information about all Dutch participants in these championships can be found in thisbooklet, alongside statistical information, an interview with Sifan Hassan, and more.The best of luck to all participants in this tournament, and to the organizers!This booklet is dedicated to Ton de Kleijn. Among many things, our dear friend was one of thepremier Atletiekunie statisticians, a dedicated club- and federation volunteer, and chief editor ofthese Championship Team Booklets for the past ten years.Ton suddenly passed away in March of 2015 - Rest in Peace, Nest(sn)or!3

A word with … Sifan HassanAs the reigning European champion both indoors and outdoors, Sifan Hassan is one ofthe main Dutch medal threats in Beijing. After a fabulous race at the Hercules meeting inMonaco, she is ranked second in the world with 3:56.05, improving her own Dutch recordyet again.Question: After your European indoor title, you picked up the outdoor season where you had leftoff, running well in many high-profile races. What was the purpose behind the competitionchoices, perhaps not only races aimed at fast times?Sifan: I chose to run the 1500m competitions in the Diamond League events so I can win the DiamondLeague. In addition, I ran some 800m events to gain some speed. I need to run enough competitions toget in shape.Question: In your most recent 1500 meter race, you nevertheless ran your fabulous 3:56.05 record, 16 thall-time in the world. Does that give you extra confidence for Beijing?Sifan: It was a good time, but I didn’t win that competition...Question: At your last preparation race, in London, you also improved your personal best over 800meters (1:59.46). Did you do extra work on your finishing speed?Sifan: For this race I didn’t train different from what I used to do for the 1500m races. This 800m was myspeed training.Question: Which race this year stands out to you most?Sifan: My 4:00 indoor race in Stockholm.Question: We al know by now about your relatively late start in athletics, meteoric rise, and continuedprogress. Are you surprised how much you keep improving?Sifan: No, not really. I am training hard with my coach Honoré Hoedt to get faster and faster. I’m hopingI can still improve to a new level.Question: As to the World Championships: there is a handful of most prominent medal favourites in the1500 meters. You have beaten most of them this year at some point, is there a way to challengeGenzebe Dibaba (WR 3:50.07 in Monaco) as well?Sifan: Everyone can be beaten, so there is always a way.Question: The 800 meters is run after the 1500 meter final in China, are you interested in running thatthat distance there?Sifan: Yes, I am. Maybe I will run both events.4

Question: Olympic fever is already building. Can athletes such as yourself already look beyond Beijingto Rio?Sifan: I am only looking at the World Championships in Beijing. I do it step by step.Question: For you, 2016 may be even busier. Do you expect to defend your European title next year?Will you perhaps even run Cross Country again, where you won your first international title?Sifan: I want to defend my 1500m title for sure! I may be running another distance as well, but I am notsure yet. I don’t know yet whether I will cross this year.Question: Do you have any expectations how it will be to run the European Championships in your owncountry?Sifan: I don’t know what to expect in Amsterdam. I think it will be very nice and I am looking forward to it!At this moment I cannot guess how it will be, but I can imagine it will be very special to run in orange formy home crowd!But first: World Champs in Beijing!Good Luck in China … and beyond!5

TimetableNB All times local. 10:00 a.m. in Beijing = 04:00 a.m. in AmsterdamDay 1: Saturday, August 22Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *07:35 M Marathon Final09:00 W 100 meter hurdles Heptathlon Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser09:30 M Hammer Throw Qualification A10:10 W Shot Put Qualification10:20 W High Jump Heptathlon Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser10:25 M Steeple Chase Round 110:55 M Hammer Throw Qualification B11:15 W 1500 meters Round 1 Sifan Hassan,Maureen Koster11:50 M 800 meters Round 1 Thijmen Kupers12:40 M 100 meters Preliminary Round-18:30 W Shot Put Heptathlon Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser18:35 M 400 meter hurdles Round 118:40 M Pole Vault Qualification19:10 W Triple Jump Qualification19:20 M 100 meters Round 1 Churandy Martina20:05 W Shot Put Final20:15 W 200 meters Heptathlon Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser20:50 M 10,000 meters Final* entries in italics dependent on earlier rounds / qualifications6

Day 2: Sunday, August 23Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *08:30 M 20 km Race Walk Final09:00 W Long Jump Heptathlon Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser09:10 W 100 meters Preliminary Round Naomi Sedney10:05 M Shot Put Qualification10:25 W 400 meter hurdles Round 110:50 W Javelin Throw Heptathlon Gr. A Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter11:10 M 400 meters Round 1 Liemarvin Bonevacia12:00 W 100 meters Round 1 Dafne Schippers,Jamile SamuelNaomi Sedney12:05 W Javelin Throw Heptathlon Gr. B Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser-18:30 M Hammer Throw Final18:40 M 400 meter hurdles Semi-finals19:10 M 100 meters Semi-finals Churandy Martina19:30 M Shot Put Final19:40 W 800 meters Heptathlon Nadine Broersen,Anouk Vetter,Nadine Visser20:15 M 800 meters Semi-finals Thijmen Kupers20:45 W 1500 meters Semi-finals Sifan Hassan,Maureen Koster21:15 M 100 meters Final Churandy Martina7

Day 3: Monday, August 24Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *09:30 W Pole Vault Qualification Femke Pluim09:35 W Discus Throw Qualification A09:45 W 3000 meter steeple chase Round 110:00 M Long Jump Qualification Ignisious Gaisah10:45 W 400 meters Round 110:55 W Discus Throw Qualification B-19:00 M Javelin Throw Qualification A19:05 M Pole Vault Final19:10 W 400 meter hurdles Semi-finals19:30 W Triple Jump Final19:40 W 100 meters Semi-finals Dafne Schippers,Jamile SamuelNaomi Sedney20:05 M 400 meters Semi-finals Liemarvin Bonevacia20:25 M Javelin Throw Qualification B20:35 W 10,000 meters Final Jip VastenburgSusan Kuijken21:15 M 3000 meter steeple chase Final21:35 W 100 meters Final Dafne Schippers,Jamile SamuelNaomi SedneyDay 4: Tuesday, August 25Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *19:00 W Discus Throw Final19:05 W 400 meters Semi-finals19:25 M Long Jump Final Ignisious Gaisah19:30 M 200 meters Round 1 Churandy Martina20:25 M 400 meter hurdles Final20:35 W 1500 meters Final Sifan Hassan,Maureen Koster20:55 M 800 meters Final Thijmen Kupers* entries in italics dependent on earlier rounds / qualifications8

Day 5: Wednesday, August 26Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *09:30 W Hammer Throw Qualification A09:35 M 5000 meters Round 1 Dennis Licht10:00 M Triple Jump Qualification10:25 W 800 meters Round 1 Sifan Hassan10:55 W Hammer Throw Qualification B11:20 M 110 meter hurdles Round 1-19:00 W Pole Vault Final Femke Pluim19:05 M Javelin Throw Final19:15 W 200 meters Round 1 Dafne Schippers20:10 W 400 meter hurdles Final20:30 M 200 meters Semi-finals Churandy Martina21:00 W 3000 meter steeple chase Final21:25 M 400 meters Final Liemarvin BonevaciaDay 6: Thursday, August 27Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *09:30 M Discus Throw Qualification A09:35 W High Jump Qualification09:40 W 5000 meters Round 1 Maureen Koster,Susan Kuijken10:20 W Long Jump Qualification10:35 M 1500 meters Round 110:50 M Discus Throw Qualification B11:15 W 100 meter hurdles Round 1 Nadine Visser-19:00 W Hammer Throw Final19:05 M 110 meter hurdles Semi-finals19:10 M Triple Jump Final19:35 W 200 meters Semi-finals Dafne Schippers20:05 W 800 meters Semi-finals Sifan Hassan20:40 W 400 meters Final20:55 M 200 meters Final Churandy Martina9

Day 7: Friday, August 28Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *08:30 W 20 Km Race Walk Final09:00 M 100 meters Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas09:45 M High Jump Qualification10:05 M Long Jump Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas11:55 M Shot Put Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas-16:15 M High Jump Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas-19:00 W Javelin Throw Qualification A19:25 W 100 meter hurdles Semi-finals Nadine Visser19:50 W Long Jump Final19:55 M 1500 meters Semi-finals20:20 M 400 meters Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas20:25 W Javelin Throw Qualification B21:00 W 200 meters Final Dafne Schippers21:20 M 110 meter hurdles Final21:35 W 100 meter hurdles Final Nadine Visser10

Day 8: Saturday, August 29Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *07:30 M 50 km Race Walk Final09:00 M 110 meter hurdles Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas10:05 M Discus Throw Decathlon Gr. A Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas10:15 W 4 x 400 meters Round 110:40 M 4 x 400 meters Round 111:20 M Discus Throw Decathlon Gr. B Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas12:00 W 4 x 100 meters Round 1 Dutch Team12:20 M 4 x 100 meters Round 1 Dutch Team13:15 M Pole Vault Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas-17:00 M Javelin Throw Decathlon Gr. A Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas18:20 M Javelin Throw Decathlon Gr. B Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas18:30 W High Jump Final19:15 W 800 meters Final Sifan Hassan19:30 M 5000 meters Final Dennis Licht19:50 M Discus Throw Final20:10 M 1500 meters Decathlon Pieter Braun,Eelco Sintnicolaas20:50 W 4 x 100 meters Final Dutch Team21:10 M 4 x 100 meters Final Dutch TeamDay 9: Sunday, August 30Time Gender Event Round Dutch Athletes *07:30 M Marathon Final-18:30 M High Jump Final18:45 W Javelin Throw Final19:15 W 5000 meters Final Maureen Koster,Susan Kuijken19:45 M 1500 meters Final20:05 W 4 x 400 meters Final20:25 M 4 x 400 meters Final* entries in italics dependent on earlier rounds / qualifications11

Churandy Martina100 / 200 meters, 4 x 100 mPlace/date of birth: Willemstad (Curaçao), July 3, 1984Residence: Clermont, Florida (USA)Club:Rotterdam AtletiekCoach:Dennis MitchellProfession: AthletePersonal sponsors: NikeSupport:Atletiekunie, NOC*NSFPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 9.91, London (GBr), August 5, 2012200 meters: 19.85, Lausanne (Sui), August 23, 2012National records: 100 and 200 metersPROGRESSION100m 200m2011 10.10 20.382012 9.91 19.852013 10.04 20.012014 10.13 20.252015 10.08 20.37NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (6): 100m (2011-2015), 200m (2011, 2014)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2000: WJC Santiago (Chi), 100m: heats (10.77)200m: dq2002 S-American Junior Games Belém (Bra),100m: Champion (10.42, heats 10.30)200m: Silver Medal (20.81, heats 21.21w)2002: WJC Kingston (Jam), 100m: quarter-finals (10.52, heats 10.73)2003: WC Paris (Fra), 100m: heats (10.35)2004: OG Athens (Gre), 100m: quarter-finals (10.24, heats 10.23)2005: WC Helsinki (Fin), 100m: quarter-finals (10.48, heats 10.46)4x100m: 6 th (38.45, heats 38.60)2007: WC Osaka (Jpn), 100m: 5 th (10.08, semi-finals 10.15, quarter-finals 10.10, heats10.16)200m: 5 th (20.28, semi-finals 20.20, quarter-finals 20.49, heats 20.47)2008: OG Beijing (Chn), 100m: 4 th (9.93, semi- finals 9.94, quarter-finals 9.99, heats 10.35)200m: dq (cancelled finish time 19.82 for 2 nd , semi-finals 20.11, quarter-finals 20.42, heats 20.78)2009: WC Berlin (Ger), 100m: quarter-finals (10.19, heats 10.26)2011: WC Daegu (Kor), 200m: semi-finals (20.78, quarter-finals 20.42, heats 20.11)2012: EC Helsinki (Fin), 200m: European Champion (20.42; semi-finals 20.63; heats 20.74)4x100m: European Champion (38.34; semi-finals 39.34)2012: OG London (GBr), 100m: 6 th (9.94, semi-finals 9.91, quarter-finals 10.20)200m: 5 th (20.00, semi-finals 20.17, quarter-finals 20.58)4x100m: 6 th (38.39, semi-finals 38.29)2013: WC Moscow (Rus), 100m: semi-finals (10.09, heats 10.17)200m: 7 th (20.35, semi-finals 20.13, heats 20.37)4x100m: 5 th (38.37, heats 38.41)12

2014: EC Zürich (Sui), 100m: semi-finals (10.34, heats 10.31)200m: 4 th (20.37, semi-final 20.40, heats 20.60)4x100m: 5 th (38.60, heats 38.90)2014: World Relay Champs Nassau (Bah), 4x100m: dnf (heats 38.52)2015: World Relay Champs Nassau (Bah), 4x100m: 15 th (39.41, heats 39.14)Indoor2010: WC Doha (Qat), 60m: semi-finals (6.65, heats 6.77)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Saturday, August 22 19:20 100 m, Round 1Sunday, August 23 19:10 100 m, Semi-FinalSunday, August 23 21:15 100 m, FinalTuesday, August 25 19:30 200 m, Round 1Wednesday, August 26 20:30 200 m, Semi-FinalThursday, August 27 20:55 200 m, FinalSaturday, August 29 12:20 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 21:10 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: To run close to perfect races.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Close to perfect races and do better than my last Olympics.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: With all I accomplished, and will accomplish, to become a legend.My greatest performance(s) ever: Beijing 2008, 200 meters.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Jesse Owens.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Bitter/Sweet Memories.Favourite food: Chicken Wings.13

Solomon Bockarie4 x 100 metersPlace/date of birth: Makeni (Sierra Leone),May 18, 1987Residence: ZoetermeerClub:Ilion (Zoetermeer)Coach:Paul WernertProfession: Professional AthletePersonal sponsors: FysiOKSupport:Family, friends, RobbinPieterman, Mariette vanLeeuwen,Dave Klink (Bizz-Sports)PERSONAL BEST100 meters: 10.29, Amsterdam, July 31, 2015200 meters: 20.81, Amsterdam, August 1, 2015PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 10.67 21.412012 - -2013 10.59 21.322014 10.55 21.032015 10.29 20.81INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2008: OG Beijing, 200m: heats (22.16)2014: CWG Glasgow (GBr), 100m: heats (10.83)200m: heats (21.45)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Saturday, August 29 12:20 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 21:10 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Reach the final with the team. Inthe final, nothing is impossible.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: First of all, qualify for the Olympics. Afterwards let’s see what is possible inRio!Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Win a medal at an international event; EC, WC, OS.My greatest performance(s) ever: 100m and 200m at Dutch Championships 2015. But there is more to come.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: It will be my second time competing in the Birds Nest. It’s anamazing stadium and crowd. Love it!.Favourite food: Rice, baked chicken and vegetables.14

Liemarvin Bonevacia400 meters, 4 x 100 mPlace/Date of birth: Willemstad (Curaçao),April 5, 1989Residence: San Juan (Puerto Rico)Club:Rotterdam AtletiekCoach:Jose Ludwig RubioProfession: AthleteSponsors:adidasPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 10.42, Ninove (Bel), July 27, 2013200 meters: 20.60, Brussels (Bel), July 5, 2015400 meters: 45.40, Gainesville (USA), April 24, 2015National record: 400 meters (45.41)PROGRESSION100 m 200 m 400 m2011 - 21.45 46.582012 - 20.82 45.602013 10.42 20.85 45.842014 10.66 20.89 45.412015 - 20.60 45.40NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (3): 400m (2014/2015), 200m (2015)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2011: WUG Shenzhen (Chn), 200m: quarter-finals(21.60, heats 21.45)2011: WUG Shenzhen (Chn), 400m: semi-finals(48.26, heats 47.25)2011: CAC Mayagüez (Pur), 400m: heats (48.04)2011: CAC Mayagüez (Pur), 4x100m: heats (41.49)2012: OG London (GBr), 400m: quarter-finals(injury , heats 45.60)2013: WC Moscow (Rus), 4x100m: 5 th(38.37, heats 38.41)2014: EC Zürich (Sui), 400m: semi-finals(46.38, heats 45.65)4x400m: heats (3:04.72)Indoor2015: EC Prague (Cze), 400m: heats (47.62)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Sunday, August 23 11:10 400 m, Round 1Monday, August 24 20:05 400 m, Semi-FinalsTuesday, August 25 21:25 400 m, FinalSaturday, August 29 12:20 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 21:10 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Be the best version of me.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: To be thebest version of me.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: To be the best quartermiler in Europe.My greatest performance(s) ever: Olympics 2012... the best has yet to come!About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest:Feeling great to have the opportunityFavourite food: pasta15

Wouter Brus4 x 100 metersPlace/date of birth: Groningen,September 30, 1991Residence: ArnhemClub:Atverni (Nieuwegein)Coach:Rogier UmmelsProfession: StudentPersonal sponsors: Nike, Done Hedge Fund,Roeland Pot – Flow Traders,Support:From the beginning: Mom andDad , Stichting CitiusPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 10.36, Mannheim (Ger), July 15, 2015200 meters: 21.48, Rhede (Ger), July 5, 2015PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 10.63 21.652012 10.45 21.522013 - -2014 10.39 21.20w2015 10.36 21.48NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (1): 100m U20 (2010)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2011: EC U23 Ostrava (Cze), 4x100m: 6 th (39.60)2012: OG London (GBr), 4x100m: 6 th(38.39, semi-finals 38.29)2014: EC Zürich (Sui), 4x100m: 5 th(38.60, heats 38.90)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Saturday, August 29 12:20 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 21:10 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Top-8Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Top-8 and anew national record.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Reach the Olympic 100meters final.My greatest performance(s) ever: fourth runner inthe 4 x 100 meters Diamond League 2012 in London;5 th at the European Championships in Zürich.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Itfeels like a dream come true to perform in an 80,000person stadium. Such an entourage makes my heartbeat faster.Favourite food: A tasty, dirty portion of fries withpeanut sauce, and a frikandel special (Dutch meatsnack)16

Patrick van Luijk4 x 100 metersPlace/date of birth: Spijkenisse,September 17, 1984Residence: RotterdamClub:Rotterdam AtletiekCoach:Vince de LangeProfession: Business ownerPersonal sponsors: adidas, VirtuoosSupport:RunningMatesPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 10.25, Leiria (Por), June 21, 2008200 meters: 20.47, Leiden, June 9, 2012PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 10.29 20.622012 10.27 20.472013 - -2014 10.38 -2015 10.33 20.97NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (4): 100/200 m (2008/2009)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2006: EC Göteborg (Swe), 200m: semi-final(21.46, heats 21.05)4x100m: 8 th (39.64, heats 39.18)2008: OG Beijing (Chn), 4x100m: 7 th(45.81, heats 38.87)2009: WC Berlin (Ger), 200m: 21.05)4x100m: heats (38.95)2012: EC Helsinki, 200m: Silver medal(20.87, semi-final 20.68, heats 20.78)4x100m: European Champion (38.34)2012: OG London (GBr), 4x100m: 5 th(38.39, heats 38.29)Indoor2009: EC Torino (Ita), 60m: heats (6.72)2011: EC Paris (Fra), 60m: semi-finals(6.71, heats 6.70)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Saturday, August 29 12:20 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 21:10 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Preparation for the Olympics.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Reaching mythird Olympic final to hunt for an Olympic medal.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Running sub-10.My greatest performance(s) ever: Winning Silver atthe European Championships while running with aserious hernia.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: In thisstadium you feel like a gladiator.Favourite food: Ramen.17

Hensley Paulina4 x 100 metersPlace / Date of birth: Curacao, June 26, 1993Residence:Willemstad, CuraçaoClub:Rotterdam AtletiekCoach:Dennis MitchellProfession:AthleteSponsors:NikeSupport:Rotterdam AtletiekPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 10.26, Heusden (Bel), July 18, 2014200 meters: 21.00, Breda, June 28, 2014PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 10.80 22.012012 10.63 -2013 10.48 21.402014 10.26 21.002015 10.31 21.09NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (2): 100 m U18 (2009), 100 m U20 (2011)Indoor (1): 60 m U20 (2012)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2009: WYC Bressanone (Ita): Quarter-finals(10.93, heats 11.05)2011: CAC Mayagüez (PR), 100m: heats (11.04)2011: CAC Mayagüez (PR), 4x100m: heats (41.49)2012: WJC Barcelona (Esp), 100m: heats (10.81)2013: ECU23 Tampere (Fin), 100m: Bronze Medal(10.48, semi-final 10.54, heats 10.59)WC Moscow (Rus), 4x100m: 5 th(38.37, heats 38.41)2014: EC Zürich (Ch), 4x100m: 5 th(38.60, heats 38.90)2015: EC U23 Tallinn (Est), 100m: 4 th(10.40, semi-final 10.29, heats 10.51)200m: heats (21.17)4x100m: dq (heats 39.89)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Saturday, August 29 12:20 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 21:10 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Give everything I have to be in theFinal.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: I’ve beendreaming my whole life to go to the Olympics. Oncethere, the final is my goal.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: To push all my limits. Bein most of the big races and championships.My greatest performance(s) ever: EC U23 2013,and Moscow 2013.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: It’sone of the best Stadiums out there, an honour for meto run inside the Birds Nest.Favourite food: Tutu ku piska.18

Thijmen Kupers800 metersPlace/Date of birth: Doetinchem, October 4, 1991Residence: GroningenClub:Groningen Atletiek; Team4MijlCoach:Eddy KiemelProfession: Student (Groningen University)Sponsors: Craft, Herzog, ,Runnersworld Groningen,Primaverareizen, AA-DrinkSupport:4 Mijl van GroningenPERSONAL BEST800 meters: 1:45.28, Amsterdam, August 2, 2015PROGRESSION800 meters2011 1:50.32012 1:46.462013 1:47.152014 1:45.682015 1.45.28NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (3): 800m (2013-2015)Indoor (4): 800m (2012, 2013-2015)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2012: EC Helsinki (Fin), 800m: Semi-finals(1:50.37; heats: 1:47.69)2013: EC U23 Tampere (Fin), 800m: 6 th(1:47.15; heats: 1:48.39)2013: EC U23 Tampere (Fin), 4x400m: 7 th(3:07.47; heats 3:07.27)2014: EC Zürich (Sui), 800m: heats (1:49.69)Indoor2013: EC Gothenburg (Swe): Semi-finals(1:50.29; heats 1:50.78)2014: WC Sopot (Pol): 5 th (1:47.74, heats 1:46.55)2015: EC Prague (Cze): Bronze medal(1:47.25, semi-final 1:47.34, heats 1:48.19)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, Aug. 22 11:50 Round 1Sunday, Aug. 23 20:15 Semi-FinalsTuesday, Aug. 25 20:55 FinalGoal for Beijing: I would want to say no less than amedal, but that would be unrealistic and that's notme. I want to make it to the semi-finals and bring myA game there.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: It's kind oflike a World Championship but then only once in 4years. So again, getting in the semi-finals would bemy first focus.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: An international goldmedal.My greatest performance(s) ever: Probably theEuropean indoor championships in Prague. Thewhole tournament I could give my best and gotrewarded my first international medal!Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Bram Som hasbeen an inspiration when I was just starting athleticsat Atletico '73, and he has both national records inthe 800m.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: It isso cool to be competing in the stadium that everyoneremembers from 2008 Olympics. The stadium inLondon is cool as well, but not as special as the BirdsNest.Favourite food: I love a nice steak!19

Dennis Licht5000 metersPlace / date of birth: Apeldoorn, May 30 th , 1984Residence:BeekbergenClub: AV ‘34Coach:Honoré HoedtProfession:Teammanager (BeterBewegen & Lopen),St. Loopland Gelderland;Salesconsultant BLM AltitudeOwner Dennis Licht Running,Coaching Consultancy.Sponsors:ASICS, ROC AventusSupport:ASICS, BLM Alitude BV,Atletiekunie, RunnersworldApeldoorn, BoonAccountantsSt. Atletiekstad Apeldoorn,Pluimers Media Service BV,St. Topsport Gelderland.PERSONAL BEST1500 meters: 3:39.94, Hengelo, May 23, 20155000 meters: 13:23.00, Stanford (USA), May 2, 2015PROGRESSION1500m 3000m 5000m2011 - 7:55.79 13.39.872012 3:44.25 7:59.36 13:29.832013 - - -2014 3:42.98 7:54.91 13:39.102015 3:39.94 7:57.97 13:23.00NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (3): 5000m (2011/2015); 3000m st.c. (2010)Indoor (3): 3000m (2008, 2009, 2015)Cross (2): Short distance (2006, 2011)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2001 EYOF Murcia (Esp), 1500m: 7 th ;3000m: 8 th2003: EJC Tampere (Fin), 1500m: 13 th (3:58.46)2005: EC U23 Erfurt (Ger), 1500m: 4 th(3:48.45, heats 3:46.01)2012: EC Helsinki, 5000m: 7 th (13:37.99)Indoor2009: EC Torino (Ita), 1500m: heats (3:42.18)Cross2003: EC U20 Edinburgh (Ire): 33 rd2004: EC Heringsdorf (Ger): 78 th2005: EC U23 Tilburg: dnf2006: EC U23 San Giorgio D.L: 39 thGoal for Beijing: I hope to break my personal bestor reach the final with a strong finish in the heats.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Qualify andreach the final!Ultimate Goal in Athletics: To break the national5000 meters record from Kamiel Maase.My greatest performance(s) ever: To get back froma double Achilles tendon operation (October 2013) soquickly that I could run again after seven weeks, andmake a comeback in 2014 and 2015 with personalbests over 1500m, 3000m and 5000m. All I wishedfor was to run without pain again!Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Kamiel Maase(Ned) and Craig Mottram (Aus). Both are inspiringathletes who’ve shown that it is possible to give goodcompetition to African runners.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Agreat place to run 25 laps… ;)Favourite food: Risotto with Pumpkin and ParmesanCheese.AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS:Wednesday, Aug. 26 09:30 Round 1Saturday, Aug. 29 19:30 Final20

Ignisious GaisahLong JumpPlace / Date of birth: Kumasi (Gha), June 20, 1983Residence: RotterdamClub:PAC (Rotterdam)Coach:Rana ReiderProfession: AthletePersonal Sponsors: Nike, FysiOKSupport:PAC RotterdamPERSONAL BESTLong Jump: 8,43 m, Rome (Ita), July 14, 2006National record: Long Jump (8.26, 2011)PROGRESSIONLong Jump2011 8.262012 8.042013 8.132014 8.132015 8.19NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (3): Long Jump (2013-2015)Indoor (1): Long Jump (2014)Ghana titles:Outdoor (4): Long Jump 2009-2012INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor1999: African U20 Tunis (Tun): Bronze Medal (7.42)2003: WC Paris (Fra): 4th (8.13, qualification 8.01)2003: All Africa Games: African Champion (8.30)2004: OG Athens (Gre): 6th (8.24, qualification 8.05)2005: WC Helsinki (Fin): Silver Medal(8.34, qualification 8.11)2006: CWG Melbourne (Aus): CWG Champion(8.20, qualification 7.91)2006: African Champs Bambous (Mri):African Champion (8.51w)2007: All Africa Games: qualification (7.80)2010: African Champs Nairobi (Ken): qualification(7.54)2010: CWG Delhi (Ind): Bronze Medal(8.12, qualification 7.88)2011: WC Daegu (Kor): qualification (7.92)2011: All Africa Games: Silver Medal (7.86)2012: African Champs: Bronze Medal(7.73, qualification 7.96)2012: OG London (GBr): qualification (7.79)2013: WC Moscow (Rus): Silver Medal(8.29, qualification 7.892014: EC Zürich (Sui): 6 th (8.08, qualification 7.78)Indoor2006: WC Moscow (Rus): World Champion(8.30, qualification 7.95)2010: WC Doha (Qat): 7th (7.81, qualification 7.89)2012: WC Istanbul (Tur): 7th (7.86, qualification 7.89)2014: WC Sopot (Rus): qualification (7.99)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Monday, August 24 10:00 QualificationTuesday, August 25 19:25 FinalGoal for Beijing: Get into the final.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: On thepodium.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: To win an Olympicmedal.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Mike Powell21

Eelco SintnicolaasDecathlonDate of birth: Dordrecht, April 7, 1987Residence: VaassenClub:AV '34 (Apeldoorn)Coach:Vince de LangeProfession: AthletePersonal sponsors: adidas, ColdecSupport:NOC*NSF, Virtuoos, StichtingApeldoorn Atletiekstad,Wiekens hairstyling,Doorrood concept + creatie,Atletiekunie,PERSONAL BESTDecathlon: 8,506 pts, Götzis (Aut), May 26/27, 2012National record: DecathlonNational indoor record: HeptathlonPROGRESSIONDecathlon2011 8,3042012 8,5062013 8,3222014 8,4782015 8,298BEST PERFORMANCESIn best decathlon (total 8,506 pts)10.77 – 7.27 - 14.20 - 2.00 - 48.0214.10 - 42.81 - 5.36 - 63.59 - 4.26.98Personal best (virtual total 8,821 / 8,859w pts)10.62 - 7.65i (7.76w) – 14.67 - 2.08i - 47.8813.92 – 43.38 - 5.52 - 63.59 - 4.22.29INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (Decathlon)2005: EJC Kaunas (Ltu): 14 th (5,997)2006: WJC Beijing (Chn): 8 th (7,416)2009: EC U23 Kaunas (Ltu): European Champion(8,112)2009: WC Berlin (Ger): dnf2010: EC Barcelona (Esp): Silver Medal (8,436)2011: WC Daegu (Kor): 5 th (8,298)2012: OG London (GBr): 11 th (8,034)2013: WC Moscow (Rus): 5 th (8,391)2014: EC Zürich (Sui): 4 th (8,478)Indoor (Heptathlon)2009: EC Turin (Ita): dnf2011: EC Paris (Fra), 4 th (6,175, Dutch rec.)2013: EC Göteborg (Swe): European Champion(6,372)2014: WC Sopot (Rus): 4 th (6,198)2015: EC Prague (Cze): Bronze Medal (6,185)NATIONAL TITLESIndoor (9): Long Jump (2007-2009); Pole Vault(2013); Heptathlon (2008, 2010, 2013-2015)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Day 1 (August 28) Day 2 (August 29)9:00: 100m 09:00: 110m hurdles10:05: Long Jump 10:05/11:20: Discus Throw11:55 Shot Put 13:15: Pole Vault16:15: High Jump 17:00/18:20: Javelin Throw20:20: 400m 20:10: 1500mGoal for Beijing: Fight for a medalGoal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: a medal.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Olympic medal.My greatest performance(s) ever: EC Barcelona2010 and EC indoor Goteborg 2013.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Ashton Eaton, heowns both world records, indoor and outdoor.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Willbe a great atmosphere.Favourite food: Pizza at my parent's place22

Pieter BraunDecathlonPlace / Date of birth: Terheijden, January 21, 1993Residence:ArnhemClub:AV Sprint (Breda)Coach:Vince de LangeProfession:AthletePersonal Sponsors: Origene(www.lagerugklachten.nl),ASICS, AA DrinkSupport:AV SprintMember AA Drink Talent TeamPERSONAL BESTOutdoorDecathlon: 8,197 pts, Götzis (Aut), May 30-31, 2015IndoorHeptathlon: 5,873 pts, Apeldoorn, February 15, 2015National U20 record: DecathlonPROGRESSIONDecathlon2011 7,474 (U20)2012 7,953 (U20)2013 7,5402014 7,8922015 8,197BEST PERFORMANCESIn best decathlon (score: 8,197 pts)10.97 – 7.53 – 13.97 – 2.00 – 48.4914.25 – 42.80 – 4.90 – 55.57 – 4.28.18Personal bests (virtual total: 8,380 pts)10.97 – 7.53 – 14.19 – 2.03 – 48.0214.13 – 42.80 – 5.00 – 60.48 – 4.28.18AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSDay 1 (August 28) Day 2 (August 29)9:00: 100m 09:00: 110m hurdles10:05: Long Jump 10:05/11:20: Discus Throw11:55 Shot Put 13:15: Pole Vault16:15: High Jump 17:00/18:20: Javelin Throw20:20: 400m 20:10: 1500mGoal for Beijing: Top-12.INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (Decathlon unless indicated)2012: WJC Barcelona (Esp): 16 th(7,055 pts - NM pole vault)2013: ECU23 Tampere (Fin): 11 th (7,540 pts)2015: ECU23 Tallinn (Est): European Champion(8,195 pts)Indoor2015: EC Prague (Cze), Heptathlon: 12 th(4,832 pts- NM pole vault)Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Top-12.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Medal at the Olympics.My greatest performance(s) ever: European U23gold medal.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Ashton Eaton.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: It’sgoing to be amazing.Favourite food: A perfect Hamburger23

Dafne Schippers100/200 meters, 4x100 mPlace / Date of birth: Utrecht, June 15, 1992Residence: Utrecht/ArnhemClub:Hellas (Utrecht)Coach:Bart BennemaProfession: AthletePersonal Sponsors: Nike, AA-Drink, Vattenfall,Virtuoos, NS, PonSupport:NOC*NSF, AtletiekuniePERSONAL BEST100 meters: 10.92, London (GBr), July 25, 2015200 meters: 22.03, Zürich (Sui), August 15, 2014Also:Heptathlon: 6,545, Götzis (Aut), May 31/June 1, 2014Long Jump: 6.78, Amsterdam, July 26, 2014PROGRESSION100 m 200 m Heptathlon2011 11.19 22.69 6,1722012 11.36 22.70 6,3602013 11.09 22.84 6,2872014 11.03 22.03 6,5452015 10.92 22.09 -National records, U23 records, and U20 records in100m, 200m, Long Jump, and HeptathlonNational U20 indoor records in 60m and Long JumpINTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (Heptathlon unless indicated)2009: EJC Novi Sad (Srb): 4 th (5,507 pts)2010: WJC Moncton (Can): World Champion(5,967)4x100m: Bronze Medal (44.09; heats 44.70)2011: EJC Tallinn (Est): European Champion(6,150)4x100m: heats (dsq)2011: WC Daegu (Kor), 200m: semi-final(22.92; heats 22.69 NR)4x100m: heats (43.44 NR=)2012: EC Helsinki (Fin), 200m: 5 th(23.53; semi-finals 22.70; heats 23.11)4x100m: Silver Medal (42.80, heats 43.80)2012: OG London (GBr): 12 th (6,324)4x100m: 6 th (42.70, heats: 42.45 NR)2013: EC U23 Tampere (Fin),100m: European Champion(11.13, semi-finals 11,30, heats 11,20)Long Jump: Bronze Medal (6.59, qual. 6.49)4x100m: 4 th (44.18)2013: WC Moscow (Rus), Heptathlon: Bronze Medal(6,477)4x100m: heats (32.26)242014: EC Zürich (Sui), 100m: European Champion(11.12, semi-final 11.08, heats 11.10)200m: European Champion(22.03, semi-final 22.48, heats 22.73)4x100m: dnf (heats: 42.77)Indoor2011: EC Paris (Fra), 60m:semi-final(7.30, heats: 7.30)2012: WC Istanbul (Tur), 60m: semi-final(7.25, heats: 7.38)2013: EC Göteborg (Swe), 60m: 4 th(7.14, semi-final 7.18, heats 7.15)2014: WC Sopot (Rus), 60m: semi-finals(7.18, heats 7.19)2015: EC Prague (Cze), 60m: European Champion(7.05, semi-final 7.10, heats 7.07)NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (12): 100m (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015); LongJump (2012, 2014); 100m U20 (2011), 100m hurdlesU20 (2010/2011); 100m U18 (2009), 100m hurdlesU18 (2009), Heptathlon U18 (2008)Indoor (16): 60 m (2010-2015), Long Jump (2011,2013-2015), 60 m U20 (2011), 60 m hurdles U20(2010/2011); 60 m U18 (2009), 60 m hurdles U18(2009), Pentathlon U18 (2008)

AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Sunday, August 23 12:00 100 m, Round 1Monday, August 24 19:40 100 m, Semi-finalsMonday, August 24 21:35 100 m, FinalWednesday, Aug. 26 19:15 200 m, Round 1Thursday, August 27 19:35 200 m, Semi-finalsFriday, August 28 21:00 200 m, FinalSaturday, August 29 12:00 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 20:50 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Place in the 100 and 200 meterfinals, and compete for the medals.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Compete forthe medals.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Olympic gold.My greatest performance(s) ever: A good question.I can enjoy many performances. Not one specifically.Hopefully that one is yet to come :)About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest:My first time.Favourite food: Tasty salads, but I also really lovepasta’s and risotto. I now have my own food blog,dafnelikes.com.25

Jamile Samuel100 meters, 4 x 100 mPlace / date of birth: Amsterdam, April 24, 1992Residence: AmsterdamClub:Phanos (Amsterdam)Coaches:Oscar Terol, Urta RozenstruikProfession: AthleteSponsors:ASICS, EatNaturalSupport:TTR (Team Terol Rozenstruik)Topsport Amsterdam,Atletiekunie, NOC*NSFPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 11.12, Genève (Sui), June 14, 2014200 meters: 22.72, Genève (Sui), June 14, 2014PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 11.43 23.282012 11.38 22.932013 11.66 -2014 11.12 22.722015 11.25 22.95NATIONAL TITLESIndoor (1): 60m (2009)Outdoor (3): 100m (2009), 200m (2011, 2012)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2008: WJC Bydgoszcz (Pol), 100m, semi-finals(11.79; heats: 11.80); 200m, 6 th (23.76;semi- final: 23.57; heats: 24.13)2009: EJC Novi Sad (Srb), 100m, semi-finals(12.05; heats: 11.97)4x100m, Bronze Medal (45.88; heats: 45.86)2010: WJC Moncton (Can), 100m: Bronze Medal(11.56; heats: 11.57); 200m: Bronze Medal(23.27; semi-final: 23.21; heats: 23.56)4x100m: Bronze Medal (44.09; heats: 44.70)2011: EJC Tallinn (Est), 100m: Silver Medal(11.43; semi-final: 11.64; heats: 11.67)200m: Silver Medal (23.31; heats: 23.62)4x100m: heats (dsq)2011: WC Daegu (Kor), 4x100m: heats (43.44 NR)2012: EC Helsinki (Fin), 200m: 6 th(23.55; semi-finals 23.13; heats 23.35)4x100m: Silver medal (42.80; heats 43.80)2012: OG London (GBr), 4x100m: 6 th (42.70;heats 42.45)2013: EC U23 Tampere (Fin), 100m:heats (12.08)4x100m: 4 th (44.18)2013: WC Moscow (Rus), 4x100m: heats (43.26)2014: EC Zurich (Sui), 100m: semi-finals (11.54;heats 11.46); 200m: 6 th (23.31;semi-finals 23.18; heats 23.10);4x100m: dnf (heats 42.77)Indoor2012: WC Istanbul (Tur), 60m: heats (7.47)2013: EC Gothenburg (Swe), 60m: semi-finals(7.26; heats 7.34)2014: WC Sopot (Pol), 60m: semi-finals(7.39; heats 7.34)2015: EC Prague (Cze), 60m: 7 th(7.19, semi-final 7.20, heats 7.26)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSSunday, August 23 12:00 100 m, Round 1Monday, August 24 19:40 100 m, Semi-finalsMonday, August 24 21:35 100 m, FinalSaturday, August 29 12:00 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 20:50 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Run a personal best and enjoy.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Run the 100meters, the 200 meters, and the relay.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Finish high in a WorldChampionships’ or Olympic final.My greatest performance(s) ever: 11.12 in Genève,2014About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest:Sounds super fun, looking forward to it very much.Favourite food: Telo with Bakeljouw.26

Naomi Sedney100 meters, 4 x 100 mPlace / date of birth: Zoetermeer,December 17, 1994Residence: ZoetermeerClub:Ilion (Zoetermeer)Coaches:Rogier UmmelsProfession: Student (Psychology,Leiden University)Support:NOC*NSF,AtletiekuniePERSONAL BEST100 meters: 11.34, Hengelo, May 24, 2015200 meters: 23.71, Oordegem (Bel), May 30, 2015PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 11.97 25.352012 11.86 24.612013 11.89 24.522014 11.80 24.062015 11.34 23.71NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (1): 100m U18 (2011)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (4x100m unless specified)2011: EYOF Trabzon (Tur): European Champion(45.93, heats 46.86)2012: WJC Barcelona, 4x100 meters: 6 th(45.22), heats 44.68.2013: EJC Rieti (Ita), 4x100 meters: Bronze Medal(44.22), heats 44.75.2014: EC Zürich (Ch), 4x100 meters (alternate).AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSSunday, August 23 09:10 100 m, PrelimsSunday, August 23 12:00 100 m, Round 1Monday, August 24 19:40 100 m, Semi-finalsMonday, August 24 21:35 100 m, FinalSaturday, August 29 12:00 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 20:50 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Score a personal best.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Qualify.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Run an Olympic final.My greatest performance(s) ever: My race at theFBK this year.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Too many tochoose from.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: I thinkit will be an amazing experience.Favourite food: Ice cream.27

Kadene Vassell4 x 100 metersPlace / date of birth: St. Thomas (Jamaica),January 29, 1989Residence: AmsterdamClub:Phanos (Amsterdam)Coaches:Oscar Terol, Urta RozenstruikProfession: AthleteSponsors:Nike, ViruoosSupport:TTR (Team Terol Rozenstruik)Topsport AmsterdamPERSONAL BEST100 meters: 11.42, Lausanne (Sui), July 4, 2013200 meters: 23.49, Genève (Sui), June 2, 2012PROGRESSION100m 200m2011 11.67 23.612012 11.65 23.492013 11.42 23.572014 11.82 -2015 11.64 23.95NATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (3): 200m (2009); 100/200m U20 (2007)Indoor (1): 60m (2014)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2007: EJC Hengelo: 100m: semi-finals(11.89, heats 11.72)200m: heats (25.49)4x100m: heats (45.98)2008: WJC Bydgoszcz (Pol), 4x100m: heats(45.21)2009: EC U23 Kaunas (Lit), 200m: heats (23.95)4x100m: heats (45.61)2011: EC U23 Ostrava (Cze), 4 th(23.61, semi-finals 23.70, heats 23.95)4x100m: 5 th (44.61, heats 44.94)2011: WC Daegu (Kor), 4x100m: heats (43.44 NR)2012: EC Helsinki (Fin), 4x100m: Silver Medal(42.80, heats 43.80)2012: OG London (GBr), 4x100m: 6 th(42.70, heats 42.45 NR)2013: WC Moscow (Rus), 4x100m: heats (43.26)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, August 29 12:00 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 20:50 4x100 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Reach the final. In the final,everything is possible.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Qualifyindividually and with the relay.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Reach my maximumpotential.My greatest performance(s) ever: Silver at theEuropean Championships and 6 th at the OlympicGames.Favourite food: Good chicken.28

Sifan Hassan800 / 1500 metersPlace / Date of birth: Nazret (Eth),January 1, 1993Residence:ArnhemClub:Eindhoven AtletiekCoach:Honoré HoedtProfession:AthletePersonal Sponsors: NikeSupport:NOC*NSF, AtletiekuniePERSONAL BESTOutdoor800 meters: 1:59.46, London (GBr), July 25, 20151500 meters: 3:56.05, Monaco (Mon), July 17, 20153000 meters: 8:29.38, Brussel (Bel), Sept. 5, 2014Indoor1500 m: 4:00.46, Stockholm (Swe), Feb. 19, 20153000 meters: 8:45.32, Karlsruhe (Ger), Feb. 1, 2014PROGRESSION800m 1500m 3000m2012 - 4:08.24 9:08.102013 2:00.86 4:03.73 8:32.532014 1:59.95 3:57.00 8:29.382015 1:59.46 3:56.05 -National records: 1500m, 3000mNational U23 records: 1500m, 3000m, 5000mNational indoor record: 1500mNATIONAL TITLESCross (2): 2013, 2014Indoor (1): 3000 m (2015)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2014: EC Zurich (Sui), 1500m: EuropeanChampion (4:04.18; heats 4:09.55)5000m: Silver medal (15:31.79)2014: IAAF Continental Cup, Marrakesh (Mor):IAAF Champion (4:05.99)Indoor2014: WC Sopot (Pol), 3000m: 5 th(9:03.22; heats 8:58.50)2015: EC Prague (Cze), 1500m:European Champion (4:09.04)Cross Country2013: EC Belgrade (Srb),European Champion U23AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday, August 22 11:15 1500 m, Round 1Sunday, August 23 20:45 1500 m, Semi-finalsTuesday, August 25 20:35 1500 m FinalWednesday, Aug. 26 10:25 800 m, Round 1Thursday, August 27 20:05 800 m, Semi-finalsSaturday, August 29 19:15 800 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Going for the gold medal in the1500m.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Going for amedal in the 1500m.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Olympic Gold or worldrecord.My greatest performance(s) ever: My gold medal atthe European Championships (1500m).Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Hicham elGuerrouj.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: I’venever competed in Beijing yet, so I am lookingforward to the Birds Nest. I hear good stories about it.Favourite food: Injera.29

Maureen Koster1500 / 5000 metersPlace / Date of birth: Gouda, July 3, 1992Residence: BoskoopClub:Phanos (Amsterdam)Coach:Bert KosterProfession: Student(Law, Leiden University)Personal Sponsors: NikeSupport:Atletiekunie, NOC*NSF,Phanos, Boonstoppel BV,SIS Sportvoeding,Living Well Milon ClubBoskoop, Businessclub ARCde TriomphePERSONAL BEST1500 meters: 3:59.79, Monaco (Mon), July 17, 20155000 meters: 15.07.73, Stanford (USA), May 2, 2015PROGRESSION1500 meters 5000 meters2009 4:24.32 -2010 4:19.29 -2011 4:17.64 -2012 4:13.48 -2013 4:06.50 -2014 4:04:92 -2015 3:59.79 15:07.73AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Saturday, Aug. 22 11:15 1500 m, Round 1Sunday, Aug. 23 20:45 1500 m, Semi-finalsTuesday, Aug. 25 20:35 1500 m, FinalThursday, Aug. 27 09;40 5000 m, Round 1NATIONAL TITLESSunday, August 30 19:15 5000 m, FinalOutdoor (6): 1500m (2012, 2013, 2015); 1500m &3,000m U20 (2010); 1500m U18 (2008, 2009)Cross (5): U23 (2012); U20 (2010, 2011); U18(2008, 2009)Indoor (2): 1500m U18 (2009), 3,000m U18 (2008)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2009: EYOF, Tampere (Fin), 9th (4:30.45)2010: WJC, Moncton (Can): heats (4:22.08)2011: EJC, Tallinn (Est): dnf (fall)Goal for Beijing: Final in the 1500 meters.Goal for Olympic Games 2016: 1500 meters final.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Olympic Medal.My greatest performance(s) ever: 3.59 in Monacothis year.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: I am very2013: EC U23, Tampere (Fin): dnf (fall)2014: EC, Zürich (Sui): heats (4:15.11)Indoor2015: EC, Prague (Cze), 3000m: Bronze Medal(8:51.64, heats 8:57.59)Cross2012: EC Budapest (Hun): 21 st2013: EC Belgrade (Srb): 14 th (U23)impressed with the way Jennifer Simpson wins theDiamond League races, she is very strong tactically.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: I ranthere earlier in the season. The Olympic atmosphereis still there in and around the stadium, which makesit extra special.Favourite food: Thai food.30

Jip Vastenburg10,000 metersPlace / Date of birth: Nieuw-Loosdrecht,March 21, 1994Residence: ApeldoornClub:AV '34 (Apeldoorn)Coach:Johan VoogdProfession: Student(Psychology, Open University)Personal Sponsors: adidas, trainjelongen.nl, STAA,SIS, MedilastSupport:NOC*NSF,Topsport GelderlandPERSONAL BEST3000 meters: 8:49.50, Hengelo, May 24, 20155000 meters: 15:27,30, Nijmegen, June 11, 201410,000 m: 31:35.48, Stanford (USA), May 3, 2015PROGRESSION5000 m 10,000 m2010 17:47.86 -2011 16:43.42 -2012 16:26.45 -2013 15:53.24 -2014 15:27.30 32:11.902015 15:36.32 31:35.48Monday, August 24 20:35 10,000 m, FinalAT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSNational U23 record in 10,000mNational U20 record in 3000m and 5000mNATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (4): 1500 m U18 (2011), 1500 m U20(2013), 3000 m U20 (2013), 5000 m (2014)Cross (3): U18 (2011/I), U20 (2011/II, 2012);Road (4): 10 km U20 (2012). 10 km (2014, 2015),half marathon (2014)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (5000m unless specified)2011: EYOF Trabzon (Tur), 3,000m: Bronze Medal(9:39.47)2012: WJC Barcelona (Esp): 16th (16:47.32)2013: EJC Rieti (Ita): European Champion(16:03.31)2014: EC Zürich (Sui): 10,000m: 4 th (32:37.27)2015: EC U23 Tallinn (Est): European Champion(32:18.69)Favourite food: Pancakes.Cross2011: EC Velenje (Slo), U20: 26 th2012: EC Budapest (Hun), U20: 28 th2013: EC Belgrado (Srb), U20: 21 stGoal for Beijing: Building up my race well, with myfastest last lap ever.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: I want toreach top-8 and never stop dreaming of more.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Gold at the Olympics.My greatest performance(s) ever: First place at theEuropa Cup in Dublin.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Paula Radcliffe.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Coolto run in the Olympic stadium.31

Susan Kuijken5000 / 10,000 metersPlace / Date of birth: Nijmegen, July 8, 1986Residence:NijmegenClub:Team Zevenheuvelen (Cifla,Nijmegen) &Melbourne Track ClubCoach:Nic BideauProfession:AthleteSponsor:Nike &Seven Hills Runners ClubSupport:Volvo Henk Scholten,ElliptiGO,NOC*NSF, AtletiekuniePERSONAL BEST1500 meters: 4:05.38, Ostrava (Cze), June 27, 20135000 meters: 15:04.36, Oslo (Noo), June 13, 201310,000 m.: 31:31.97, Palo Alto (USA), May 2, 2015PROGRESSION1500 meters 5000 meters2009 4:05.86 16:31.682010 4:06.29 -2011 - -2012 4:10.84 -2013 4:05.38 15:04.362014 4:07.21 15:32.822015 4:06.37 15:07.382008: EC U23 Brussels (Bel): European ChampionNational and national U20 record in 2000mINTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor:2003: EYOF Paris (Fra), 1500m: Bronze Medal(4:30.70); 3000m: European Champion(9:47.07)2004: WJC Grosseto (Ita), 3000m, dnf2005: EJC Kaunas (Est), 3000m: Silver Medal(9:28.45)2007: EC U23 Debrecen (Hun), 1500m: 4 th (4:17.90)2009: WC Berlin (Ger), 1500m, heats (4:18.10)2010: EC Barcelona (Esp), 1500m: heats (4:11.03)2013: WC Moscow (Rus), 5000m: 8 th(15:14.70, heats 15:34.31)2014: EC Zürich (Sui), 5000m: Bronze Medal(15:32.82)Cross Country:2002: EC U20 Medulin (Cro): 34 th2003: EC U20 Edinburgh (GBr): 69 th2004: WC U20 Brussels (Bel): 71 st2004: EC U20 Heringsdorf (Ger): 40 th2005: WC U20 St. Galmier (Fra): 58 th2005: EC U20 Tilburg (Ned): Bronze Medal2006: EC U23 San Giorgio su Legnano (Ita): 16 th2007: EC U23 Toro (Esp): dnf32NCAA-finals:2007: Outdoor Sacramento, 1500m: Silver Medal(4:11.34)2007: Cross country Terre Haute : Bronze Medal(19:57.3)2008: Indoor, Fayetteville , 3000m:NCAA Champion (8:58.14)2008: Outdoor Des Moines , 1500m: 8 th (4:17.28)2008: Cross country Terre Haute : Silver Medal(19:34.9)2009: Indoor College Station , 3000m: Silver Medal(8:56.27)2009: Outdoors Fayetteville , 1500m:NCAA Champion (4:13.05)2008: Cross country Terre Haute: Bronze Medal(19:57.7)

AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Monday, August 24 20:35 10,000 m, FinalThursday, Aug. 27 09:40 5000 m, Round 1Sunday, Aug. 30 19:15 5000 m, FinalGoal for Beijing: Top-8 in both the 5k and the 10kGoal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Top-5.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Enjoy the journey, run tomy potential, surprise everyone including myself.My greatest performance(s) ever: Bronze medal in5000m at 2014 European Championships.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Maybe not thebest, but the one I relate to the most because she isalso European: Paula Radcliffe.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Iraced there earlier this year when it wasn’t full and Istill thought it was a magnificent stadium. Can’t waitfor the electric feel of a full Bird’s Nest.Favourite food: Japanese.33

Femke PluimPole VaultPlace / Date of birth: Gouda, May 10, 1994Residence: GoudaClub:AAV '36 (Alphen a/d Rijn)Coach:Alex van Zutphen andRobbert-Jan JansenPersonal Sponsors: ASICS, AA Drink, EtixxSupport:AAV '36 Talententeam,NOC*NSFMember AA Drink Talent TeamPERSONAL BESTOutdoor: 4.55, Amsterdam, August 1, 2015Indoor: 4.47, Apeldoorn, February 21, 2015PROGRESSIONPole Vault2011 2.782012 3.802013 4.302014 4.302015 4.55National record in Pole VaultNational indoor record in Pole VaultNATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (1): Pole Vault (2015)Indoor (1): Pole Vault (2015)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor2013: EJC Rieti (Ita), Pole Vault: Silver Medal(4.25; qualification 4.00)2015: EC U23 Tallinn (Est), Pole Vault: 4 th(4.25; qualification 4.10)Indoor2015: EC Prague (Cze), Pole Vault: qualification(4.30).AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSMonday, August 24 09:30 QualificationWednesday, Aug. 26 19:00 FinalGoal for Beijing: Jumping a new personal best, andDutch Record. Hopefully that is enough to reach thefinal.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: I want toreach the finals. Everything is possible in the finals!Ultimate Goal in Athletics: 5m+.My greatest performance(s) ever: Jumping my PBan NR (4.55m) in the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: When I startedPole Vault 4 years ago, Rens Blom (2005 WorldChampion) was of course my favourite athlete. JennSuhr, the world indoor record holder, is also one ofmy favourites. Yarisley Silva jumped to the world leadposition a few days ago. She jumped with a 4,10mgrip (I jump with a 4,35 grip), so that is unbelievablyhigh for that grip. So she’s definitely also one of myfavourites.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: I amlooking forward to perform there! I have been inChina once before, and also seen the Birds Nest. Iforever dreamed to perform in such a nice and bigstadium, and now that becomes real.Favourite food: Calvé pindakaas met stukjes noot(peanut butter with nuts)34

Nadine BroersenHeptathlonPlace / Date of birth: Hoorn, April 29, 1990Residence: DongenClub:AV Sprint (Breda)Coach:Ronald VetterProfession: Student; Business Owner(Broersen Multi Performance)Personal Sponsors: Nike, Virtuoos, AA-Drink,USG ProfessionalsSupport:Atletiekunie, NOC*NSF,AV Sprint, Dorst Autolease,Pracht ReclamePERSONAL BESTOutdoorHeptathlon: 6,539 pts, Torun (Pol), July 5/6, 2014High Jump: 1.94m, Zürich (Sui), August 14, 2014IndoorPentathlon: 4,830 pts, Sopot (Pol), March 7, 2014High Jump: 1.93, Sopot (Pol), March 7, 2014National record in High JumpNational indoor records in High Jump and PentathlonBEST PERFORMANCESIn best heptathlon (score: 6,539 pts)13.57 – 1.87 – 13.89 – 25.09 / 6.31 – 51.96 – 2:12.94Personal bests (virtual total: 6,884 pts)13.39 - 1.94 - 14.93 – 24.57 / 6.39 - 54.97 - 2:11.11PROGRESSIONHeptathlon High Jump2011 5,932 1.872012 6,319 1.862013 6,345 1.902014 6,539 1.942015 6,531 1.85iNATIONAL TITLESOutdoor (5): High Jump (2010, 2014), Long Jump(2015); Javelin U20 (2008/2009)Indoor (3): High Jump (2011,2012, 2014);Pentathlon (2011)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (Heptathlon)2009: EJC Novi Sad (Srb): 5 th (5,456 pts)2011: ECU23 Ostrava (Cze): 9 th (5,740 pts)2012: OG London (GBr): 13 th (6,319 pts)2013: WC Moscow (Rus): 10 th (6,224 pts)2014: EC Zürich (Sui): Silver Medal (6,498 pts)Indoor (pentathlon)2013: EC Göteborg (Swe): 12 th (3,707 pts, dq 800m)2014: WC Sopot (Pol): World Champion (4,830 pts)35AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS (local times):Day 1 (August 22) Day 2 (August 23)9:00: 100m hurdles 09:00: Long Jump10:20: High Jump 10:50/12:05: Javelin Throw18:30: Shot Put 19:40: 800m20:15: 200mGoal for Beijing: A good score and fight for a medal.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Fight for amedal.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: The perfect heptathlonat the Olympic Games.My greatest performance(s) ever: Götzis 2012,where I unexpectedly qualified for London, and theWorld Indoors title.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest:Sounds like super fun, with great atmosphere. Verycurious.Favourite food: Stew (“Stoofpotje” in Dutch).

Anouk VetterHeptathlon, 4 x 100 mPlace / Date of birth: Amsterdam, February 4, 1993Residence: ArnhemClub:AV Sprint (Breda)Coach:Ronald VetterProfession: StudentPersonal Sponsors: ASICSSupport:NOC*NSF, Atletiekunie,AV SprintPERSONAL BESTOutdoorHeptathlon: 6,458, Götzis (Aut), May 30-31, 2015IndoorPentathlon: 4,548, Prague (Cze), March 6, 2015PROGRESSIONHeptathlon2011 5,5492012 5,7642013 5,8722014 6,3162015 6,458BEST PERFORMANCESIn best heptathlon (score: 6,458 pts)13.53 - 1.77 - 15.41 - 23.82 / 6.21 - 50.09 – 2:21.18Personal bests (virtual total: 6,630 pts)13.48 - 1.81 - 15.50 - 23.82 / 6.34 - 53.10 - 2:20.38INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (Heptathlon unless indicated)2009: EYOF Tampere (Fin), Javelin: dns-injury(qualification 44.78)2009: EYOF Tampere (Fin), 4x100m: dnf(heats 46.42)2011: EC U20 Tallinn (Est): dnf (injury)2012: WC U20 Barcelona (Esp): dnf (fall/hurdles)2013: EC U23 Tampere (Fin): dnf (injury)2014: EC Zurich (Sui), Heptathlon: 7 th (6,281)Indoor2015: EC Prague (Cze), Pentathlon: 8 th (4,548)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSDay 1 (August 22) Day 2 (August 23)9:00: 100m hurdles 09:00: Long Jump10:20: High Jump 10:50/12:05: Javelin Throw18:30: Shot Put 19:40: 800m20:15: 200mSaturday, August 29 12:00 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 20:50 4x100 meters, FinalGoal for Beijing: Score a personal best.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Top-8.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Medal at the OlympicGames.My greatest performance(s) ever: My personal bestthis year in Götzis, and winning Ratingen.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Carolina Klüft.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: Willbe special.Favourite food: Burger at Iveau’s (a restaurant inthe city of Arnhem)36

Nadine VisserHeptathlon, 4 x 100 mPlace / Date of birth: Hoorn, February 9, 1995Residence: ArnhemClub:SAV (Grootebroek)Coach:Bart BennemaPersonal Sponsors: adidasSupport:Atletiekunie, NOC*NSF,Athletics PhotoPERSONAL BEST100 meter hurdles: 12.97, Hengelo, May 24, 2015Heptathlon: 6467 pts, Götzis (Aut), May 30-31, 2015National U20 record in 100 m hurdlesNational U20 indoor records in 60 m hurdles andPentathlonBEST PERFORMANCESIn best heptathlon (score: 6,467 pts)13.04 - 1.77 - 13.15 - 23.62 / 6.48 - 44.01 - 2:13.88Personal bests (virtual total: 6,494 pts)12.97 - 1.78 - 13.20 - 23.62 / 6.48 - 44.01 - 2:13.88PROGRESSIONHeptathlon2011 5,1712012 5,4752013 5,7742014 6,1102015 6,467NATIONAL TITLESIndoor (1): 60 m hurdles (2015)INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSOutdoor (Heptathlon unless specified)2011: EYOF Trabzon (Tur), 100m hurdles:European Champion (13.28, heats 13.30)2011: EYOF Trabzon (Tur), 4x100m:European Champion (45.93, heats 46.86)2012: WC U20 Barcelona (Esp): 11 th (5.447)2013: EC U20 Rieti (Ita), Heptathlon: 4 th (5,774)2014: WC U20 Eugene (USA): Bronze Medal (5948)100 m hurdles: Bronze Medal (12.99, semifinals13.01, heats 13.27)2014: EC Zürich (Sui), 100m hurdles: heats (13.12).2015: EC U23 Tallinn (Est), 100 mh: Bronze Medal(13,01, semi-final 13,09, heats 13,39)Long Jump: 11 th (6,16, qualification 6,26)Indoor2015: EC Prague (CZE), 60m hurdles: semi-final:DNF (heats: 8.12)AT THESE CHAMPIONSHIPSDay 1 (August 22) Day 2 (August 23)9:00: 100m hurdles 09:00: Long Jump10:20: High Jump 10:50/12:05: Javelin Throw18:30: Shot Put 19:40: 800m20:15: 200mSaturday, August 29 12:00 4x100 m, Round 1Saturday, August 29 20:50 4x100 meters, FinalGoal for Beijing: Top-8.Goal for Olympic Games 2016 in Rio: Top-8.Ultimate Goal in Athletics: Olympic medal.My greatest performance(s) ever: My Heptathlonpersonal best in Götzis.Best athlete in my event(s) ever: Ashton Eaton.About performing in the Beijing Birds Nest: I amlooking forward to compete in the same stadium asthe 2008 Olympic Games.Favourite food: Wraps guacamole.37

StaffAd RoskamDate of birth:Residence:Performance DirectorOctober 1, 1957LeusdenBart BennemaDate of birth:Residence:CoachApril 28, 1977NijmegenGrete KoensDate of birth:Residence:CoachMay 26, 1967BerghemVince de LangeDate of birth:Residence:CoachApril 8, 1965UgchelenRana ReiderDate of birth:Residence:CoachJuly 8, 1970Heelsum38

Wigert ThunnissenDate of birth:Residence:CoachSeptember 4, 1963HaarlemRogier UmmelsDate of birth:Residence:CoachSeptember 5, 1981VianenRonald VetterDate of birth:Residence:CoachAugust 8, 1955Nieuw VennepAlex van ZutphenDate of birth:Residence:CoachApril 9, 1978GoudaDaniel van LeeuwenDate of birth:Residence:AnalistMarch 18, 1978Amsterdam39

Medical TeamPetra GroenenboomDate of birth:Residence:Team DoctorMay 19, 1979RotterdamMarc van NieuwenhuizenDate of birth:Residence:PhysiotherapistJanuary 3, 1968UtrechtJoost VollaardDate of birth:Residence:PhysiotherapistJanuary 28, 1972HaarlemMarsha WesterhofDate of birth:Residence:PhysiotherapistSeptember 16, 1979Groningen40

Team ManagementWillem van de WorpDate of birth:Residence:Team ManagerFebruary 23, 1962Amersfoort41

History and StatisticsDutch performances in the World Championships 1983-2013Helsinki (FIN), (August 7-14, 1983) .Men800m Rob Druppers, Silver Medal (1:44.20), semi-final 1:45.55, heats 1:46.12Marathon Gerard Nijboer, 29 th (2:16:59); Rudi Verriet 45 th (2:22:07)Decathlon Robert de Wit, 12 th (7,769*) (11.36-6.70-12.73-1.97-49.46-14.76-42.28-4.60-59.70-4:18.92)Women100m Els Vader, quarter-final 11.56, heats 11.58Marathon Carla Beurskens, 17 th (2:39:25)100mh Marjan Olyslager, quarter-final 13.30, heats 13.26Discus Throw Ria Stalman, 7 th (63.76), qualification 60.16Heptathlon Tineke Hidding, 8 th (6,155*) (13.77-1.77-12.22-24.19-6.30-38.62-2:12.46)*points totals later adjustedRome (ITA), (August 26-September 6, 1987) .Men100m Achmed de Kom, quarter-final 10.45, heats 10.49200m Achmed de Kom, quarter-final 21.39, heats 21.11800m Robin van Helden, quarter-final 1:46.69, heats 1:46.98;Rob Druppers, heats 1:50.581500m Han Kulker, 9 th (3:42.16), semi-final 3:36.08, heats 3:40.32Marathon Marti ten Kate, 24 th (2:22:21)3000m st Hans Koeleman, heats 8:41.80; Herman Hofstee, heats 8:44.04Long Jump Emiel Mellaard, qualification 7.93; Frans Maas, qualification 7.78Decathlon Robert de Wit, dnf (11.26-6.60-dns)Women100m Nelli Fiere-Cooman, semi-final 11.21, quarter-final 11.14, heats 11.181500m Elly van Hulst, 8 th (4:03.63), heats 4:05.573000m Elly van Hulst, 6 th (8:42.56), heats 8:45.20Heptathlon Tineke Hidding, 13 th (6,040) (13.77-1.72-13.11-24.18-6.18-40.14-2:16.10)Tokyo (JAP), (August 23-September 1, 1991) .Men1500m Han Kulker, dns5000m Marti ten Kate, heats 13:59.5110,000m Marti ten Kate, 14 th (28:33.49), heats 28:31.66Marathon Tonnie Dirks, 16 th (2:22:17)Long Jump Frans Maas, qualification: 7.71Discus Throw Erik de Bruin, Silver Medal (65.82), qualification 63.34Women800m Ellen van Langen, heats 2:02.021500m Yvonne van der Kolk, heats 4:07.39Marathon Joke Kleyweg, dnf400mh Gretha Tromp, heats 1:00.45Stuttgart (GER), (August 13-22, 1993) .Men800m Marko Koers, semi-final 1:45.90, heats 1:46.37Marathon Bert van Vlaanderen, Bronze Medal (2:15:12); John Vermeule, dnf110mh Robin Korving, heats 14.88Long jump Frans Maas, qualification 7.2642

Discus ThrowErik de Bruin, dnsWomen100m Jacqueline Poelman, quarter-final 11.50, heats 11.44200m Jacqueline Poelman, quarter-final 23.64, heats 23.533000m Elly van Hulst, heats 9:04.86Marathon Anne van Schuppen, dnf100mh Ine Langenhuizen, heats 13.50Discus Throw Jacqueline Goormachtigh, qualification 58.74Göteborg (SWE), (August 5-13, 1995) .Men800m Marko Koers, heats 1:46.733000m st Marcel Laros, heats 8:31.10Women800m Ellen van Langen, 6 th (1:58.98), semi-final 1:58.86, heats 1:59.61;Stella Jongmans, semi-final 2:05.11, heats 2:01.13Shot Put Corrie de Bruin, qualification 17.01Discus Throw Corrie de Bruin, qualification 58.14;Jacqueline Goormachtigh, qualification 57.82Heptathlon Sharon Jaklofsky, 12 th (6,148) (13.56-1.77-12.94-24.88-6.53-41.30-2:19.06)Athens (GRE), (August 2-10, 1997) .Men800mMarko Koers, 6 th (1:44.85), semi-final 1:46.62, quarter-final 1:46.52, heats1:47.1710,000m Kamiel Maase, 11 th (28:23.20); heats 27:57.783000m st Simon Vroemen, semi-final 8:48.66, heats 8:28.96;Marcel Laros, semi-final 8:36.12, heats 8:30.24110mh Robin Korving, semi-final 13.51, quarter-final 13.44, heats 13.80Pole vault Laurens Looije, qualification 5.30Discus Throw Pieter van der Kruk, qualification 60.16Decathlon Marcel Dost, 14 th (8,040) (10.97-7.45-13.61-1.91-47.99-14.49-42.42-5.20-51.80-4:36.68); Jack Rosendaal, dnf (11.27-6.94-12.73-dns)Women800m Stella Jongmans, 8 th (2:05.50), semi-final 1:59.32, heats 2:01.06400mh Ester Goossens, semi-final 56.17, heats 54.84Long Jump Sharon Jaklofsky, 11 th (6.61), qualification 6.73Sevilla (ESP), (August 20-29, 1999) .Men200m Patrick van Balkom, quarter-final 20.59; heats 20.651500m Marko Koers, semi-final 3:40.15, heats 3:38.04;Gert-Jan Liefers, semi-final dnf, heats 3:41.5310,000m Kamiel Maase. 8 th (28:15.58)110mh Robin Korving, semi-final 13.45, quarter-final 13.30; heats 13.453000m st Simon Vroemen, semi-final DNFHigh Jump Wilbert Pennings, 10 th (2.25), qualification 2.29Discus Pieter van der Kruk, qualification 57.65Decathlon Chiel Warners, dnf (10.76-7.47-14.34-2.03-47.71-15.02-38.65-dns)WomenLong Jump Sharon Jaklofsky, qualification 6.31Shot Lieja Koeman, qualification 17.4743

Edmonton (CAN), (August 3-12, 2001) .Men100m Troy Douglas, semi-final 10.47, quarter-final 10.09, heats 10.35200m Troy Douglas, quarter-final 20.54, heats 20.65;Patrick van Balkom, heats 20.96800m Bram Som, semi-final 1:47.70, heats 1.45.601500m Gert-Jan Liefers, 9 th (3:36.99), semi-final 3:36.64; heats 3.37.3710,000m Kamiel Maase, 10 th (28:05.41)3000m st Simon Vroemen, heats dnfPole Vault Christian Tamminga, 6 th (5.60), qualification 5.70;Rens Blom, NM, qualification 5.70Decathlon Chiel Warners, 16 th (7,916) (10.90-7.48-14.47-1.94-48.28-14.36-44.93-4.30-55.89-4:48.33)WomenPole Vault Monique de Wilt, qualification 4.25Shot Put Lieja Koeman, 12 th (17.89), qualification 17.93Paris (FRA), (August 23-31, 2003) .Men200m Troy Douglas, heats 20.64110mh Gregory Sedoc, semi-final 13.74, heats 13.624x100m Dutch Team, Bronze Medal (38.87), semi-final 38.63, heats 38.72(Beck–T.Douglas-van Balkom–Hoogmoed (heats)/C.Douglas)800m Bram Som, semi-final 1:46.63, heats 1:46.11; Arnoud Okken, heats 1:48.151500m Gert-Jan Liefers, 7 th (3:33.99) heats 3:47.8110,000m Kamiel Maase, 8 th (27:45.46)Marathon Luc Krotwaar, 20 th (2:12:28)3000m st Simon Vroemen, 7 th (8:13.71) heats 8:18.24High Jump Wilbert Pennings, qualification 2.20Pole Vault Rens Blom, qualification 5.60; Christian Tamminga, qualification 5.35Shot Put Rutger Smith, qualification 19.02Discus Throw Rutger Smith, qualification 61.55Decathlon Chiel Warners, 11 th (7,753) (10.95-7.55-14.13-1.91-48.94-14.72-41.49-4.50-54.87-4:51.35)Women200m Jacqueline Poelman, semi-final 23.51, heats 23.2210,000m Lornah Kiplagat, 4 th (30:12.53)4x100m Dutch Team, semi-final 43.96 (van den Akker–Poelman-van Assendelft–Kramer)Shot Put Lieja Tunks-Koeman, 10 th (17.99), qualification 18.44Helsinki (FIN), (August 6-14, 2005) .Men100m Guus Hoogmoed, quarter-final 10.51, heats 10.31200m Guus Hoogmoed, quarter-final 21.26, heats 20.80800m Arnoud Okken, heats 1:48.95110mh Marcel van der Westen,semi-final 13.63, heats 14.01; Gregory Sedoc, heats 14.243000m st Simon Vroemen, 5 th (8:16.46), heats 8:13.08Marathon Luc Krotwaar, 15 th (2:15:47); Jeroen van Damme, 58 th (2:29:22)Pole Vault Rens Blom, World Champion (5.80), qualification 5.45Shot Put Rutger Smith, Silver Medal (21.29), qualification 20.26Decathlon Eugène Martineau, dnf (11.22-7.15-13.31-2.00-50.45-15.85-40.23-NM-dns)Women400mh Marjolein de Jong, semi-final 55.92, heats 56.953000m st Miranda Boonstra, heats 10:09.91Marathon Nadja Wijenberg, 38 th (2:39:36)4x100m Dutch Team (Van Assendelft-Poelman-Kramer-Baarssen) dsqShot Put Lieja Tunks-Koeman, 11 th (17,83), qualification 17.87Heptathlon Karin Ruckstuhl, 8 th (6,174) (13.48-1.79-13.19-24.66-6.52-36.84-2.16.17);Laurien Hoos, dnf (13.67-1.70-injury)44

Osaka (JAP), (August 25-September 2, 2007) .Men200m Guus Hoogmoed, quarter final 21.32, heats 20.57800m Arnoud Okken, heats 1:47.23; Bram Som, heats 1:46.81110mh Gregory Sedoc, semi-final 13.58, heats 13.48Shot Put Rutger Smith, Bronze Medal (After ban of Andrei Mikhenevich (BLR); 21.13),qualification 21.04Discus Throw Rutger Smith, Bronze Medal (66.42), qualification 66.60; Erik Cadée, qualification 59.98Decathlon Eugène Martineau, dnf (11.25-7.13-13.69-2.00-50.38-dns)WomenHeptathlon Jolanda Keizer, 14 th (6,102) (13.83-1.77-14.23-24.43-5.90-43.48-2:17.61);Yvonne Wisse, 16 th (6,056) (13.55-1.80-12.54-24.40-5.98-37.73-2:12.52);Karin Ruckstuhl, dnf (13.28-1.74-13.99-24.41-dns)Berlin (GER), (August 15-23, 2009) .Men200m Patrick van Luijk, heats 21.05800m Bram Som, 7 th (1:45.86), semi-final dnf (qualified after protest), heats 1:46.33110mh Gregory Sedoc, semi-final 13.45, heats 13.54High Jump Martijn Nuijens, 5 th (2.23), qualification 2.27Discus Throw Erik Cadée qualification 60.64Decathlon Eugène Martineau, 19 th (8,055) (11.18-7.41-12.66-1.99-50.26-14.91-44.94-4.80-70.14-4:35.27)Ingmar Vos, 20 th (8,009) (10.90-7.21-13.78-2.02-49.99-14.51-42.39-4.40-64.27-4:28.51)4x100m Dutch Team (Sedoc-C.Douglas-Hoogmoed-Van Luijk) heats 38.95Women1500m Susan Kuijken, heats 4:18.10; Adrienne Herzog, heats 4:10.10Heptathlon Yvonne Wisse, 20 th (5,704) (13.66-1.68-12.53-24.78-5.87-33.82-2:15.58)Daegu (KOR), (August 27-September 4, 2011) .Men100m Churandy Martina, semi-final 10.29 ,heats 10.32200m Churandy Martina, semi-final dns, heats 20.70800m Bram Som,semi-final 1:46.69, heats 1:46.79Discus Throw Erik Cadée, qualification 61.62Rutger Smith, qualification 62.12Decathlon Eelco Sintnicolaas,5 th (8,298) (10.76-7.29-14.13-1.93-48.35-14.42-42.23-5.20-61.07-4:25.40)Ingmar Vos, dnf (10.82-7.41-13.86-dns)4x100m Dutch Team (Codrington, Mariano, Feller, van Luijk), heats dsqWomen200m Dafne Schippers, semi-final 22.92, heats 22.69 NR800m Yvonne Hak, heats 2:03.05Discus Throw Monique Jansen,qualification 58.23Heptathlon Remona Fransen,19 th (6,027) (13.57-1.80-13.67-25.17-6.06-38.03-2:16.80)4x100m Dutch Team (Vassell, Schippers, Hagen, Samuel),heats 43.4445

Moscow (RUS), (August 10 18, 2013) .Men100m Churandy Martina, semi-final 10.09 ,heats 10.17200m Churandy Martina, 7 th 20,35, semi-final 20.13, heats 20.37110 mh Gregory Sedoc, semi-final 13.54, heats 13.50Marathon Michel Butter dnfHigh Jump Douwe Amels, qualification 2.17Long Jump Ignisious Gaisah, Silver Medal 8.29, qualification 7.89Discus Throw Erik Cadée, qualification 62.14Decathlon Eelco Sintnicolaas,5 th (8,391) (10.85-7.65-14.08-2.02-48.25/14.18-39.21-5.30-56.75-4:24.64)Pelle Rietveld, 21 st (7,840) (11.15-6.68-13.21-1.90-48.67/14.37-38.06-5.10-64.38-4:35.94)Ingmar Vos, dnf (10.98-7.45-13.81-2.05-51.02/dq-42.77-nh-62.10-dns)4x100m Dutch Team (Mariano, Martina, Bonevacia, Paulina), 5 th 38.37, heats 38.41Women1500m Maureen Koster, semi-final 4:08.15, heats 4:08.995000m Susan Kuijken, 8 th 15:14.70, heats 15:34.31Heptathlon Dafne Schippers, Bronze Medal (6,477) (13.30-1.77-12.91-22.84/6.35-41.47-2:08.62)Nadine Broersen, 10 th (6,224) (14.84-1.89-13.46-25.01/6.13-47.48-2:12.89)4x100m Dutch Team (Vassell, Schippers, Ghafoor, Samuel),heats 43.26Dutch medalists in past World ChampionshipsGold (1) .Rens Blom Pole Vault (5.80) Helsinki 2005Silver (3) .Rob Druppers 800 meters (1:44.20) Helsinki 1983Erik de Bruin Discus Throw (65.82) Tokyo 1991Rutger Smith Shot Put (21.29) Helsinki 2005Ignisious Gaisah Long Jump (8.29) Moscow 2013Bronze (3) .Bert van Vlaanderen Marathon (2:15:20) Stuttgart 1993Dutch Team 4x100 meters (38.87) Paris 2003(Timothy Beck-Troy Douglas-Patrick van Balkom-Caimin Douglas)Rutger Smith Discus Throw (66.42) Osaka 2007Rutger Smith Shot Put (21.13) Osaka 2007Dafne Schippers Heptathlon Moscow 201346

Combined events calculatorHeptathlonPoints>>> 1100 1050 1000 950 900 850 800100m hurdles 13.16 13.50 13.85 14.20 14.57 14.94 15.20High Jump 1.90 1.86 1.82 1.78 1.74 1.70 1.66Shot Put 18.54 17.81 17.07 16.32 15.58 14.83 14.09200 meters 22.79 23.29 23.80 24.32 24.86 25.41 25.97Long Jump 6.79 6.64 6.48 6.32 6.16 6.00 5.84Javelin Throw 62.30 59.74 57.18 54.62 52.04 49.46 46.98800 meters 2:01.06 2:04.31 2:07.63 2:11.03 2:14.52 2:18.20 2:21.77Results >> points Points >> results100m hurdles 0.10 sec = 40 points 10 points = 0.07 secHigh Jump 3 cm = 37 points 10 points = 1 cmShot Put 50 cm = 33 points 10 points = 15 cm200 meters 0.10 sec = 10 points 10 points = 0.10 secLong Jump 10 cm = 32 points 10 points = 3 cmJavelin Throw 1 m = 19 points 10 points = 50 cm800 meters 1 sec = 14 points 10 points = 0.7 secDecathlonPoints>>> 1000 950 900 850 800 750 700100 meters 10.39 10.60 10.82 11.05 11.27 11.51 11.75Long Jump 7.76 7.56 7.36 7.15 6.95 6.73 6.51Shot Put 18.40 17.59 16.79 15.98 15.16 14.35 13.53High Jump 2.21 2.16 2.11 2.05 2.00 1.94 1.89400 meters 46.17 47.1 48.19 49.24 50.32 51.43 52.58110m hurdles 13.80 14.19 14.59 15.00 15.41 15.85 16.29Discus Throw 56.18 53.80 51.40 49.00 46.60 44.16 41.72Pole Vault 5.29 5.13 4.97 4.80 4.64 4.46 4.30Javelin Throw 77.20 73.94 70.68 67.40 64.10 60.78 57.461500 meters 3:53.79 4:00.53 4:07.42 4:14.50 4:21.77 4:29.25 4:36.96Results >> points Points >> results100 meters 0.10 sec = 22 pointsLong Jump 10 cm = 24 points10 points = 0.05 sec10 points = 4 cmShot Put 50 cm = 30 points 10 points = 15 cmHigh Jump 3 cm = 28 points 10 points = 1 cm400 meters 0.50 sec = 24 points 10 points = 0.20 sec110m hurdles 0.10 = 12 points 10 points = 0.08 secDiscus Throw 1 m = 20 points 10 points = 50 cmPole Vault 10 cm = 30 points 10 points = 3 cmJavelin Throw 1 m = 15 points 10 points = 65 cm1500 meters 5 sec = 33 points 10 points = 1,5 secCourtesy: HYPO Meeting Götzis, 200847

Dutch and World RecordsMenDutch recordWorld record100m 9.91 Churandy Martina 05-08-12 9.58 Usain Bolt (JAM)200m 19.85 Churandy Martina 23-08-12 19.19 Usain Bolt (JAM)400m 45.41 Liemarvin Bonevacia 27-07-15 43.18 Michael Johnson (USA)800m 1:43.45 Bram Som 18-08-06 1:40.91 David Rudisha (KEN)1500m 3:32.89 Gert-Jan Liefers 24-08-01 3:26.00 Hicham El Guerrouj (MAR)5000m 13:13.06 Kamiel Maase 06-09-02 12:37.35 Kenenisa Bekele (ETH)10,000m 27:26.29 Kamiel Maase 30-08-02 26:17.53 Kenenisa Bekele (ETH)Marathon 2:08:21 Kamiel Maase 21-10-07 2:02:57 Dennis Kipruto Kimetto (KEN)110mh 13.15 Robin Korving 02-07-99 12.80 Aries Merritt (USA400mh 48.44 Harry Schulting 12-09-79 46.78 Kevin Young (USA)3000m steeple 8:04.95 Simon Vroemen 26-08-05 7:53.63 Saif Saaeed Shaheen (QAT)20km walk 1:24:52 Harold van Beek 01-05-92 1:16.36 Yusuke Suzuki (JPN)50km walk 3:58:21 Harold van Beek 05-04-92 3:32.33 Yohann Diniz (FRA)High jump 2.30 Wilbert Pennings 07-08-99 2.45 Javier Sotomayor (CUB)Pole vault 5.81 Rens Blom 08-06-04 6.16 (i) Renaud Lavillenie (FRA)Long jump 8.29 Ignisious Gaisah 16-08-13 8.95 Mike Powell (USA)Triple jump 16.65 Fabian Florant 01-06-09 18.29 Jonathan Edwards (GBR)Shot put 21.62 Rutger Smith 10-06-06 23.12 Randy Barnes (USA)Discus throw 68.12 Erik de Bruin 01-04-91 74.08 Jürgen Schult (GDR)Hammer throw 71.77 Ronald Gram 10-07-02 86.74 Yuriy Sedykh (URS)Javelin 80.51 Johan van Lieshout 06-06-99 98.48 Jan Zelezný (CZE)Decathlon 8,506 Eelco Sintnicolaas 27-05-12 9,039 Ashton Eaton (USA)(10.77-7.27-14.20-2.00-48.02-14.10-42.81-5.36-63.59-4:26.98)(10.21-8.23-14.20-2.05-46.70- 13.70-42.81-5.30-58.87-4:14.48)4x100m 38.29 Dutch Team 10-08-12 36.84 Jamaica(Mariano, Martina,(Powell, Carter, Frater ,Bolt)Codrington, van Luijk)4x400m 3:03.18 Dutch Team 13-09-79 2:54.29 United States(Pont, Schulting,M.Klarenbeek,Gijsbers)(Valmon, Watts, Reynolds,Johnson)* pending ratification48

WomenDutch recordWorld record100m 10.92 Dafne Schippers 25-07-15 10.49 Florence Griffith-Joyner (USA)200m 22.03 Dafne Schippers 15-08-14 21.34 Florence Griffith-Joyner (USA)400m 51.35 Ester Goossens 06-06-98 47.60 Marita Koch (GDR)800m 1:55.54 Ellen van Langen 03-08-92 1:53.28 Jarmila Kratochvílová (TCH)1500m 3:56.05* Sifan Hassan 17-07-15 3:50.07* Genzebe Dibaba (ETH)5000m 14:56.43 Lornah Kiplagat 05-08-03 14:11.15 Tirunesh Dibaba (ETH)10,000m 30:12.53 Lornah Kiplagat 23-08-03 29:31.78 Junxia Wang (CHN)Marathon 2:23:43 Lornah Kiplagat 02-11-03 2:15:25 Paula Radcliffe (GBR)100mh 12.77 Marjan Olyslager 25-06-89 12.21 Yordanka Donkova (BUL)400mh 54.62 Ester Goossens 21-08-98 52.34 Yuliya Pechenkina (RUS)3000st 9:38.40 Miranda Boonstra 29-05-09 8:58.81 Gulnara Galkina (RUS)20km walk 2:04:30 Marleen Radder 31-05-97 1:24.38 Hong Liu (CHN)High jump 1.94 Nadine Broersen 14-08-14 2.09 Stefka Kostadinova (BUL)Pole vault 4.55 Femke Pluim 01-08-15 5.06 Elena Isinbaeva (RUS)Long jump 6.78 Dafne Schippers 26-07-14 7.52 Galina Chistyakova (URS)Triple jump 13.51 Brenda Baar 18-06-11 15.50 Inessa Kravets (UKR)Shot put 18.87 Corrie de Bruin 18-07-98 22.63 Natalya Lisovskaya (URS)Discus throw 71.22 Ria Stalman 15-07-84 76.80 Gabriele Reinsch (GDR)Hammer throw 65.79 Debby van der Schilt 22-05-04 81.08* Anita Wlodarczyk (POL)Javelin 59.27 Bregje Crolla 16-06-10 72.28 Barbora Špotáková (CZE)Heptathlon 6,545 Dafne Schippers 01-06-14 7,291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA)(13.13-1.69-13.69-22.35 / 6.48-41.39-2:08,59)(12.69-1.86-15.80-22.56-7.27-45.66-2:08.51)4x100m 42.40 Dutch Team 03-07-14 40.82 United States(Ghafoor – Schippers –Van Schagen –Samuel)(Madison, Felix, Knight, Jeter)4x400m 3:32.31 Dutch Team 28-06-98 3:15.17 USSR(Banket, Jongmans,Karenbeld, Goossens)(Nazarova, Ledovskaya,Vladykina-Bryzgina, Kulcunova-Pinigina)49

Additional InformationTravelThe Dutch Athletics Team will travel by plane from Amsterdam to the preparation training campin Chiba, Japan – most team members leave on August 11 or August 15. Team members willtravel to Beijing on August 19, 22, and 23.Most team members are scheduled to return to The Netherlands on August 31, 3:15pm (Beijingto Schiphol, KL 898).AccommodationIn Beijing, the Dutch Athletics Team stays at Beijing Conference Centre Hotel, ChaoyangDistrict. Internet: www.beijinghuiyizhongxin.com/en.Press InformationWillem van de Worp, Team Manager of the Dutch Athletics Team, will be available in Beijingduring the tournament for information. Until August 19, he can be reached on his mobile phone+31 6 21830347. From August 19, he can be reached on his mobile phone +86 138 1022 4291.Websiteswww.iaaf.org@IAAFiaafbeijing2015.comatletiekunie.nl@AtletiekLive@Atletiekuniefacebook.com/Atletiekunieranglijsten.tkWorld Championships (IAAF site)Twitter IAAFWorld Championships (organization site)News and information about Dutch Athletics (in Dutch)Twitter Dutch Athletics (live updates)Twitter Dutch AthleticsFacebook Dutch AthleticsDutch rankingsProductionPublisher:Thanks to:Royal Dutch Athletics FederationSifan HasanPapendallaan 76816 VD ARNHEM Photography:The NetherlandsErik van Leeuwen (www.erki.nl)Phone: +31(0)26 483 48 00Coen Schilderman (www.schilderman.nl)E-mail: info@atletiekunie.nlInternet: www.atletiekunie.nlProduction & Design:Royal Dutch Athletics FederationPostal address:Editors:AtletiekunieErik van Leeuwen (@erikvanleeuwen)P.O. Box 60100Wilmar Kortleever (@wkortleever)6800 JC ARNHEM Eric Roeske (@EricRoeske)The NetherlandsCoen Schilderman (@Schilderman)50

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