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Christine Soetewey

Christine Soetewey

BELBELWomen
Birth dateAug 19, 1957
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Maria-Christine Soetewey (married Van Vlierberghe) (born 19 August 1957 in Kapellen) is a retired Belgian high jumper She finished ninth at the 1980 European Indoor Championships, twelfth at the 1980 Olympic Games, ninth at the 1982 European Indoor Championships, sixth at the 1983 European Indoor Championships, fifteenth at the 1983 World Championships, fourth at the 1984 European Indoor Championships, seventh at the 1985 World Indoor Games, and fourteenth at the 1987 European Indoor Championships.

She also competed at the 1984 Olympic Games without reaching the final She became Belgian champion in 1979, 1980 and from 1982 to 1987.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Key facts
High Jump
1.94
1987 season best
1.85
Feb 22, 1987 · Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (FRA) (i)
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: High Jump 1.94 (#246 all-time), 1987 season best 1.85 (Feb 22, 1987, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (FRA) (i)) · 69 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
HJ
1.85-Feb 22, 1987
European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1985
HJ
1.85-Jan 19, 1985
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (FRA) (i)
1984
HJ
1.94-Feb 5, 1984
Hoboken (BEL) (i)
1983
HJ
1.94-Jul 12, 1983
Bruxelles (BEL)
1982
HJ
1.88-Mar 7, 1982
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1981
HJ
1.82-Jul 5, 1981
Bodø (NOR)
1980
HJ
1.88-Jul 25, 1980
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
HJ
1.86-Aug 15, 1979
Zürich (SUI)

1987

3 performances

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.85-Jan 19IAAF World Indoor Games, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i)

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
HJ
1.85-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
1.90-Jul 8Bruxelles
HJ
1.90-Apr 30Bruxelles
HJ
1.92-Mar 4European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
HJ
1.92-Mar 3European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
HJ
1.94-Feb 5Hoboken (i)

1983

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.91-Sep 24Créteil
HJ
1.90-Sep 17Mainz
HJ
1.89-Sep 8Homburg
HJ
1.84-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.84-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.87-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.94-Jul 12Bruxelles
HJ
1.84-Jun 30Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
HJ
1.90-Jun 12Willebroek
HJ
1.85-Jun 3Kessel-Lo
HJ
1.85-May 21Wörrstadt
HJ
1.87-May 6Tel Aviv
HJ
1.84-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.84-Mar 5European Indoor Championships

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.82-Jul 5European Cup Semi Final, Bodø

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
HJ
1.80-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HJ
1.88-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HJ
1.84-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.86-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich

Honours

4

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1984
6

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Christine Soetewey's High Jump personal best?

Christine Soetewey's High Jump personal best is 1.94, set on Jul 12, 1983 in Bruxelles (BEL), #246 on the all-time list.

Which events does Christine Soetewey compete in?

Christine Soetewey competes in the High Jump.

How did Christine Soetewey perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 1.85, set on Feb 22, 1987 in Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (FRA) (i).