Simon Verherstraeten
BELMenSimon Verherstraeten is a Belgium sprinter, born on January 14, 1999. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 110mH.
His personal bests include 9.97 in the 100m, 20.13 in the 200m, 14.79 in the 110mH, 38.46 in the 4x100m and 6.52 in the 60m. He has earned 5 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belgium.
As of Sep 13, 2026: 200 m 20.13 (#201 all-time), 100 m 9.97 (#383 all-time), 2026 season best 20.31 (Jun 13, 2026, Konstantinos Baglatzis Municipal Stadium, Vari (GRE)) · Last competition: 62° Palio Città della Quercia, Sep 8, 2026, 10.24 · National record (200 m) · 27 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60m | 6.52 | - | Mar 1, 2026 | ↑ | Belgian Indoor Championships |
| 2026 | 100m | 9.97 | +3.2 | Jun 13, 2026 | ↑ | Dromia Sprint and Relays Meeting |
| 2026 | 150m | 15.17 | +0.0 | Jun 16, 2026 | - | 65th Ostrava Golden Spike |
| 2026 | 200m | 20.31 | +2.6 | Jun 13, 2026 | ↑ | Dromia Sprint and Relays Meeting |
| 2025 | 60m | 6.65 | - | Feb 23, 2025 | ↑ | Belgian Indoor Championships |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.24 | +1.7 | Jul 5, 2025 | ↑ | Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.50 | +1.0 | Jun 21, 2025 | ↑ | Atleticageneve - EAP, Centre sportif Bout-du-Monde, Genève |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 21.11 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | - | IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i) |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 38.46 | - | Sep 20, 2025 | ↑ | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2025 | 4x100Metre | 41.16 | - | Aug 22, 2025 | - | Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2024 | 60m | 6.72 | - | Feb 18, 2024 | ↑ | Belgian Indoor Championships, Complexe Sportif de Blocry, Louvain-La-Neuve (i) |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.06 | +1.9 | Jul 14, 2024 | ↑ | Résisprint International |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.13 | +0.4 | Jul 14, 2024 | ↑ | Résisprint International |
| 2024 | 4x100m | 38.55 | - | Jun 11, 2024 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
| 2024 | 4x200Metre | 1:22.96 | - | Sep 15, 2024 | ↑ | Belgian Relays Championships |
| 2023 | 60m | 6.83 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | Belgian Indoor Championships, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i) |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.53 | -0.2 | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events |
| 2023 | 4x100m | 39.25 | - | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - National Events |
| 2022 | 60m | 6.74 | - | Jan 30, 2022 | ↑ | Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 10.40 | +0.4 | Jul 23, 2022 | ↑ | Provincial domain Huizingen, Huizingen (BEL) |
| 2022 | 4x100m | 38.73 | - | Aug 19, 2022 | ↑ | European Athletics Championships, Olympiastadion, München |
| 2021 | 60m | 6.79 | - | Dec 26, 2021 | ↑ | Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2021 | 100m | 14.30 | -2.5 | May 8, 2021 | ↑ | Netestadion, Lier (BEL) |
| 2020 | 60m | 6.89 | - | Jan 5, 2020 | ↑ | Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2020 | 100m | 10.69 | +2.9 | Aug 30, 2020 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) |
| 2019 | 60m | 6.94 | - | Dec 26, 2019 | ↑ | Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2019 | 100m | 10.69 | +0.1 | Jun 23, 2019 | ↑ | Lokeren (BEL) |
| 2019 | 110mH | 14.81 | +0.2 | Aug 3, 2019 | ↓ | Ninove (BEL) |
| 2019 | 200m | 21.52 | +0.9 | Aug 31, 2019 | ↑ | Belgian Championships, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles |
| 2019 | 4x100m | 39.68 | - | Jul 14, 2019 | ↑ | European U23 Championships, Gunder Hägg Stadion, Gävle |
| 2019 | 4x200Metre | 1:27.99 | - | Feb 9, 2019 | ↑ | IFAM Meeting, Gent (i) |
| 2018 | 60m | 6.90 | - | Jan 7, 2018 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2018 | 60MetresHu | 7.81 | - | Mar 3, 2018 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2018 | 100m | 10.55 | +4.1 | May 21, 2018 | ↑ | Tilburg (NED) |
| 2018 | 110MetresH | 13.77 | +3.4 | May 21, 2018 | ↑ | Tilburg (NED) |
| 2018 | 110mH | 14.79 | -2.0 | Aug 18, 2018 | ↓ | Lier (BEL) |
| 2018 | 200m | 21.57 | -0.8 | Jul 8, 2018 | ↑ | Belgian Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2018 | 4x200Metre | 1:28.67 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Gent IFAM Meeting, Gent (i) |
| 2017 | 60m | 7.03= | - | Jan 7, 2017 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2017 | 60MetresHu | 8.01 | - | Jan 7, 2017 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2017 | 100m | 11.09 | +2.0 | May 20, 2017 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2017 | 110MetresH | 13.80 | +1.4 | Jul 1, 2017 | ↑ | Mannheim (GER) |
| 2017 | 200m | 21.92 | +0.4 | May 14, 2017 | ↑ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 2016 | 60m | 7.03 | - | Dec 26, 2016 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2016 | 100m | 11.35 | -0.2 | Aug 6, 2016 | ↑ | Huizingen (BEL) |
| 2016 | 110MetresH | 13.77 | +3.1 | Jul 2, 2016 | ↑ | Mouscron (BEL) |
| 2015 | 60m | 7.12 | - | Dec 26, 2015 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2015 | 60MetresHu | 8.08 | - | Mar 8, 2015 | ↑ | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2015 | 100m | 11.20 | +3.2 | May 30, 2015 | ↑ | Oordegem (BEL) |
| 2015 | 110MetresH | 14.55 | +1.2 | Jun 28, 2015 | ↑ | Lier (BEL) |
2026
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 10.24 | +0.5 | Sep 8 | 62° Palio Città della Quercia |
100m | 10.28 | +0.1 | Sep 4 | Allianz Memorial van Damme |
200m | 20.55 | -0.8 | Aug 26 | 9. International Wiesław Maniak Memorial |
150m | 15.17 | +0.0 | Jun 16 | 65th Ostrava Golden Spike |
100m | 9.97 | +3.2 | Jun 13 | Dromia Sprint and Relays Meeting |
200m | 20.31 | +2.6 | Jun 13 | Dromia Sprint and Relays Meeting |
60m | 6.56 | - | Mar 20 | World Athletics Indoor Championships |
60m | 6.53 | - | Mar 20 | World Athletics Indoor Championships |
60m | DNF | - | Mar 20 | World Athletics Indoor Championships |
60m | 6.58 | - | Mar 1 | Belgian Indoor Championships |
60m | 6.52 | - | Mar 1 | Belgian Indoor Championships |
60m | 6.61 | - | Feb 22 | Invitatiewedstrijd senioren |
60m | 6.54 | - | Feb 22 | Invitatiewedstrijd senioren |
60m | 6.54 | - | Feb 21 | Invitatiewedstrijd senioren |
60m | 6.61 | - | Feb 21 | Invitatiewedstrijd senioren |
2025
34 performances2024
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x200Metre | 1:22.96 | - | Sep 15 | Belgian Relays Championships |
Honours
Belgian Indoor Championships
60 Metres
Belgian Championships
200 Metres
Belgian Indoor Championships
60 Metres
European Athletics Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
European Athletics Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Belgian Championships
200 Metres
Belgian Championships
100 Metres
European Athletics Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
European Athletics Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
European U23 Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Frequently asked questions
What is Simon Verherstraeten's 200 m personal best?
Simon Verherstraeten's 200 m personal best is 20.13, set on Jul 14, 2024 in Stade de La Charrière, La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI), #201 on the all-time list.
Which events does Simon Verherstraeten compete in?
Simon Verherstraeten competes in the 200 m and 100 m.
How did Simon Verherstraeten perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 20.31, set on Jun 13, 2026 in Konstantinos Baglatzis Municipal Stadium, Vari (GRE). Last competition: 62° Palio Città della Quercia on Sep 8, 2026, 10.24.