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Jos Martens

Jos Martens

BELBELMen
Birth dateJun 14, 1964
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Jos Martens is a Belgium race walker, born on June 14, 1964. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5000m-short-track and 20,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:23:13 in the 20kmW, 18:54.67 in the 5000m-short-track, 1:26:45.0h in the 20,000Metr and 40:04.8h in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
18:54.67
10,000 Metres Short Track
40:04.8h
1988 season best
18:54.67
Mar 6, 1988
1988 season best
Record
National record · 20 km race walk 1:23:13
National record
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 18:54.67, 10,000 Metres Short Track 40:04.8h, 1988 season best 18:54.67 (Mar 6, 1988) · National record (20 km race walk) · 62 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:23:13
18:54.67
1:26:45.0HT
40:04.8HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
5000m-short-track
18:54.67-Mar 6, 1988-European Indoor Championships
1988
10,000Metr
40:04.8h-Mar 26, 1988
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1988
20kmW
1:23:13-Apr 10, 1988
↑
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1984
20,000Metr
1:26:45.0h-May 5, 1984--
1983
10,000Metr
43:01.97-Aug 25, 1983
↑
European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat
1983
20kmW
1:34:39-Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1981
10,000Metr
47:18.52-Aug 20, 1981
↑
European Junior Championships

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:23:13-Apr 10Goirle
10,000Metr
40:04.8HT-Mar 26Sittard
5000m-short-track
18:54.67-Mar 6European Indoor Championships

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:26:45.0HT-May 5Fana

1983

3 performances

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
47:18.52-Aug 20European Junior Championships
10,000Metr
47:18.52-Aug 20European Junior Championships

Honours

6

European Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track

1988
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European Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jos Martens's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Jos Martens's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 18:54.67, set on Mar 6, 1988 in Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (HUN) (i).

Which events does Jos Martens compete in?

Jos Martens competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jos Martens perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 18:54.67, set on Mar 6, 1988.