Merel Maes

22/01/2005

About

I am Merel Maes, 20 years old and building my high jump career for 8 years now.
 
I am someone who enjoys training very hard, this mainly thanks to my fun training group. Also my coach, Fernando Oliva, makes sure there is a lot of laughter (besides the serious work).
 
Besides training, my time mainly goes to studying, as I am studying Bioengineering at UGent. The remaining time I prefer to spend with family and friends; I really am a family person.
 
In off season I like to go on vacation, preferably in the mountains. Hiking, the landscapes and the peace of the mountains allow me to start the season completely relaxed.

Studies

Bioengineering

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2022
European Schools High Jump Championships: BRONS
2021 & 2022
World junior high jump championship: 5th
2023
World high jump championships: qualifications
2023
Belgian record high jump juniors
2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
BK high jump: GOLD
2025
World high jump championship: 10th

PM's

Distance
Time
Year
High Jump
1.97
2025

Social

Follow me on Instagram: @merelmaes8444