Dieter Kersten

Dieter Kersten

25/10/96

About

The funny guy. Dieter has a great sense of humor, but in competitions, you better take him seriously. The adjustment period in our group is definitely behind us. He is ready to do better than ever before!

Studies

Master commercial sciences

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2015
EC U20 Eskilstuna 5.000m/10.000m
2015
Bronze (10k), EC XC U20 Hyères
2016
8ste, EC XC U23 Chia
2017
Silver with Team Belgium, EC U23 Bydgoszcz 10.000m
2018
EC XC U23 Tilburg
2019
Universiade Napoli
2021
OS Tokio

PB's

Distance
Time
Year
3000m
8’06’’90
2017
5000m
13’50’’09
2017
10 000m
28’46’’25
2018
HM
1u02’43
2021
Marathon
2h10’22
2021

Social

Follow me on Instagram: @dieterkersten

Robin Hendrix

Robin Hendrix

14/1/95

About

The race machine. Robin remained under the radar for years due to injury. The last years, his steep progression could hardly be tracked. This man is a top talent that invariably manages to rise above himself in competitions. His perseverance is unseen.

Studies

Bachelor architecture

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2017
EC XC U23 Samorin
2018
Silver with Team Belgium, ECCC Mira
2018
Silver with OEH, EC Berlin 5000m
2018
EC XC Tilburg
2019
ECCC Albufeira
2019
4th, EC Indoor Glasgow 3000m
2019
Universiade Napoli 5000m
2019
Bronze, WC Doha 5000m
2019
EC XC Lisbon Mixed Relay
2021
OS Tokio
2023
10th, EC Indoor Istanbul 3000m

PB's

Distance
Time
Year
800m
1’49’’57
2017
1500m
3’39’’11
2018
3000m
7’40’’53
2023
5000m
13’17’’65
2023
10000m
28’01”65
2021

Social

Follow me on Instagram: @robin.hn3x

Simon Debognies

Simon Debognies

16/7/96

About

The role model. From the start of his running career, Simon has been closely supervised by coach Tim. The combination of years of smart training and the will to get there has already led him to several European successes. Simon is a man with a mission.

Job

Professional athlete for Belgian Defense

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2014
EC XC U20 Samokov
2015
EC U20 Eskilstuna 5000m
2015
Silver, EC XC U20 Hyères
2016
EC XC U23 Chia
2017
8th & Silver with Team Belgium, EC U23 Bydgoszcz 5000m
2017
Silver, Universiade Taipei 5000m
2017
5th, EC XC U23 Samorin
2018
6th & Silver with Team Belgium, ECCC Mira
2018
Silver with OEH, EC Berlin 10.000m
2018
EC XC U23 Tilburg

PB's

Distance
Time
Year
1500m
3’41’’53
2017
3000m
7’46’’24
2021
5000m
13’23’’58
2021
10 000m
27’57”29
2018

Social

Follow me on Instagram: @simondebognies

Thomas De Bock

Thomas De Bock

20/8/91

About

The godfather. Despite his still young age, Thomas is the oldest team member. He has been active on the marathon for a few years, but he also has a lot of experience on the track and in XC. He is always ready to share his experience with the rest of the group!

Studies

Master in history, master in business economics, master EU-studies, PhD sport management

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2009
EC XC U20 Dublin
2015
European Cup Heraklion 5000m
2015
EC XC Hyères
2017
Universiade Taipei half marathon
2018
ECCC Mira
2019
Silver with OEH, WC Doha marathon
2022
WC Eugene marathon

PB's

Distance
Time
Year
1500m
3’44’’62
2013
3000m
8’02’’30
2016
5000m
14’04’’22
2015
10000m
30’12’’00
2016
HM
1h03’25”
2021
Marathon
2h11’27″
2021

Social

Follow me on Instagram: @thomas.debock

Dorian Boulvin

Dorian Boulvin

5/6/1997

About

The frontrunner. Dorian is eager, always and everywhere. Rarely does this man shun the headwork during training, but he also likes to take the initiative during races. Due to its large engine, the future on the longer distances is very bright.

Studies

Master business engineering

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2014
EYOT Baku 3000m
2015
EC XC U20 Hyères
2017
EC XC U23 Samorin
2018
Silver with Team Belgium, EC XC U23 Tilburg
2019
EC U23 Gävle 10.000m

PB's

Distance
Time
Year
1500m
3’45’’99
2018
3000m
8’02’’87
2018
5000m
13’50’’85
2018
10 000m
28’45”27
2021
HM
1u03’37”
2021
Marathon
2u18’00”
2021

Social

Follow me on Instagram: @dorian_boulvin

Isaac Kimeli

Isaac Kimeli

9/3/94

About

The team leader. Over the past few years Isaac has grown into a real face of Belgian athletics. His extensive honors list reflects his steady growth towards the top of worlds distance running. Isaac also wants to set an example alongside the track. With his unique story he wants to inspire and motivate the youth!

Job

Professional athlete for Sport Vlaanderen

Achievements

Year
Role of Honour
2011
EYOF Trabzon 1500m
2012
EC XC U20 Budapest
2013
6th, WC XC U20 Bydgoszcz
EC XC U20 Belgrade
2014
Silver, EC Zürich 1500m
EC XC U23 Samokov
2015
EC U23 Tallinn 5000m
Silver, EC XC U23 Hyères
2016
EC Amsterdam 1500m
Finale, EC XC U23 Chia
2017
Gold & Silver with Team Belgium, WC XC Kampala
2018
ECCC Mira
Silver & Silver with OEH, EC Berlin 1500m/5000m
EC XC Tilburg
2019
Silver, European Cup Sandnes 3000m
1ste, WC Doha 1500m/5000m
Finale (5K), EC XC Lisbon
8th & Silver with Team Belgium
2021
OS Tokio
2022
10th WC Eugene 10000m

PB's

Distance
Time
Year
800m
1’46’’93
2016
1500m
3’36’’51
2018
3000m
7’44’’17
2020
5000m
13’04”72
2019
10000m
27’22’’70
2021

Social

Follow me on instagram: @isaackimeli