Rita Thijs

Rita Thijs

BelgiumBelgium
Born
Feb 7, 1958 (68 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Rita Thijs is a Belgium middle-distance runner, born on February 7, 1958. She competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 1000m.

Her personal bests include 2:04.39 in the 800m, 3:39.2h in the 4x400m and 2:46.0h in the 1000m. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.

Personal best · 800 m2:04.39
1977 season best19:53Mar 20, 1977
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:46.0h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:04.39, 1000 Metres 2:46.0h, 1977 season best 19:53 (Mar 20, 1977) · 68 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMontréal 1976Belgium 800 m all-time list2:04.391,085 pts–
4x400mAthina 1975Belgium 4 × 400 m all-time list3:39.2h–
1000mKoblenz 19752:46.0h1,027 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1977CrossCount 19:53–Mar 20, 1977–
1976800m 2:04.39–Jul 23, 1976–
1975800m 2:06.1h–Aug 24, 1975European Junior Championships
19751000m 2:46.0h–Aug 5, 1975–
19754x400m 3:39.2h–Aug 24, 1975European Junior Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rita Thijs's 800 m personal best is 2:04.39, set on Jul 23, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN).

Rita Thijs competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

1977 season best: 19:53, set on Mar 20, 1977.