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Ann Mercken

Ann Mercken

BELBELWomen
Birth dateMay 6, 1974
BirthplaceHasselt, Belgium
Height1.77 m
Weight71 kg

Ann Mercken (born 6 May 1974 in Hasselt) is a retired Belgian athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles. She represented her country at the 1996 Summer Olympics reaching the semifinals. She also competed at the 1999 World Championships. Her personal best in the event is 54.95, set in 1996. This was the national record until Paulien Couckuyt improved it to 54.90 at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
54.95
#215 all-time
100 m hurdles
13.56
2002 season best
56.66
Jul 7, 2002 · Bruxelles (BEL)
2002 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.95 (#215 all-time), 100 m hurdles 13.56, 2002 season best 56.66 (Jul 7, 2002, Bruxelles (BEL)) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

25.40
53.55
13.56
54.95
#215 all-time
200m-short-track
25.40
300MetresH
41.79

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
400mH
56.66-Jul 7, 2002
↓
Brussels Belgian Championships
2001
400mH
56.34-Jul 1, 2001
↓
Brussels Belgian Championships
2000
200m
25.40-Jan 30, 2000-Gent (BEL) (i)
2000
200m-short-track
25.40-Jan 30, 2000-Gent (BEL) (i)
2000
400mH
56.77-Aug 15, 2000
↓
Brasschaat (BEL)
1999
400mH
55.59-Jul 9, 1999
↓
Palma de Mallorca (ESP)
1998
400mH
55.70-Jul 11, 1998
↓
Lille (FRA)
1997
400mH
56.06-Apr 2, 1997
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
1996
100mH
13.56+1.3Aug 11, 1996-Oordegem (BEL)
1996
400m
53.55-Aug 23, 1996-Bruxelles (BEL)
1996
400mH
54.95-Jul 29, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
400mH
56.65-Aug 31, 1995
↓
Fukuoka (JPN)
1991
300MetresH
41.79-Sep 7, 1991-Merksem

2002

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
57.07-Aug 18Poznan Zywiec Cup, Poznan
400mH
57.59-Aug 16Nivelles International Meeting, Nivelles
400mH
58.17-Aug 14Brasschaat Leo Calewaert Memorial, Brasschaat
400mH
57.02-Aug 7München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
57.02-Aug 6München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
57.45-Jul 20Heusden-Zolder Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
400mH
56.66-Jul 7Brussels Belgian Championships
400mH
56.98-Jul 6Brussels Belgian Championships, Bruxelles
400mH
57.28-Jun 22European Cup 2nd League B, Beograd
400mH
57.17-Jun 15Genève Swiss Meeting, Genève
400mH
57.53-Jun 2Vilvoorde Flem Ch., Vilvoorde
400mH
57.42-Jun 2Vilvoorde Flem Ch., Vilvoorde

2001

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.42-Aug 31Beijing Universiade, Beijing
400mH
56.79-Aug 30Beijing Universiade, Beijing
400mH
57.62-Aug 30Beijing Universiade, Beijing
400mH
56.76-Aug 18Heverlee Flanders Cup, Heverlee
400mH
57.39-Aug 17Namur Atletissima, Namur
400mH
56.96-Aug 15Brasschaat Leo Calewaert Memorial, Brasschaat
400mH
57.18-Jul 14Hechtel Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
400mH
58.09-Jul 7Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
400mH
57.41-Jul 1Brussels Belgian Championships
400mH
56.34-Jul 1Brussels Belgian Championships
400mH
57.67-Jun 27Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
400mH
58.40-Jun 23European Cup 1st League Group A, Vaasa
400mH
58.04-Jun 2Oordegem
400mH
57.70-Jun 2Oordegem

2000

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.80-Aug 20Nivelles International, Nivelles
400mH
56.77-Aug 15Brasschaat Leo Callewaret Memorial, Brasschaat
400mH
57.27-Aug 5Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
400mH
57.06-Jul 30Brussels Belgian Championships, Bruxelles
400mH
57.48-Jul 29Brussels Belgian Championships
400mH
57.20-Jul 2Brugge
400mH
57.59-Jul 2Brugge
400mH
59.22-Jun 24Kortrijk Flanders Cup, Kortrijk
400mH
58.40-Jun 17Villeneuve D'ascq Meeting des Géants du Nord, Villeneuve d'Ascq
400mH
58.23-Jun 15Helsinki Ericsson GP, Helsinki
200m-short-track
25.40-Jan 30Gent (i)
200m-short-track
25.52-Jan 30Gent (i)

1999

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
55.92-Sep 3Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
400mH
55.84-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH
55.84-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400mH
57.17-Aug 7Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
400mH
57.28-Jul 28Chania Venizelia, Chania
400mH
56.29-Jul 26Linz Zipfer-Gugl Grand Prix, Linz
400mH
56.58-Jul 18Brussels Belgian Championships
400mH
56.56-Jul 17Brussels Belgian Championships, Bruxelles
400mH
56.05-Jul 10Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
400mH
55.59-Jul 9Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
400mH
56.79-Jul 8Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
400mH
56.72-Jun 27Oordegem
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Honours

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Brussels Belgian Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
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Brussels Belgian Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2001
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Brussels Belgian Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2000
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Brussels Belgian Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1999
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Brussels Belgian Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ann Mercken's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Ann Mercken's 400 m hurdles personal best is 54.95, set on Jul 29, 1996 in Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA), #215 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ann Mercken compete in?

Ann Mercken competes in the 400 m hurdles and 100 m hurdles.

How did Ann Mercken perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 56.66, set on Jul 7, 2002 in Bruxelles (BEL).