Bob Verbeeck
Belgian long-distance runner
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Robert "Bob" Verbeeck (born 5 August 1960 in Tessenderlo) is a retired Belgian long-distance runner.[1] He is best known for winning the gold medal in the 3000 metres at the 1985 European Indoor Championships. In addition, he represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics reaching the semifinals of the 5000 metres.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1960 |
| Education | Iowa State University |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 3000 m, 5000 m |
| College team | Iowa State Cyclones |
He studied economics at the Iowa State University and nowadays is the CEO of a sports marketing agency, Golazo.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Belgium | |||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 21st (sf) | 5000 m | 13:46.03 |
| 1985 | World Indoor Games | Paris, France | 6th (h) | 3000 m | 7:55.941 |
| European Indoor Championships | Piraeus, Greece | 1st | 3000 m | 8:10.84 | |
1Did not finish in the final
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 3:36.96 (Woluwe 1984)
- One mile – 3:57.98 (Luxembourg 1983)
- 3000 metres – 7:47.22 (Rome 1984)
- 5000 metres – 13:24.73 (Kessel-Lo 1984)
Indoor
- One mile – 3:57.81 (Cosford 1985)
- 3000 metres – 7:55.94 (Paris 1985)
