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Vanessa Sterckendries
BelgiumActive- Born
- Sep 15, 1995 (31 years old)
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Club
- Olympic Essenbeek Halle
Vanessa Sterckendries is a Belgian track and field athlete specializing in the hammer throw. Born on 15 September 1995, Vanessa has pursued athletics at the highest competitive levels. Currently competing for Olympic Essenbeek Halle, the athlete continues to train and develop.
Vanessa's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in hammer throw. As a representative of Belgian athletics, Vanessa has competed against top athletes from around the world. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Vanessa continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the hammer throw. Their participation in Belgian athletics programs helps to strengthen the competitive depth of the nation's athletic tradition. With ongoing training and competition experience, Vanessa works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Nov 6, 2026: Hammer Throw 69.91 (#198 all-time), 2026 season best 63.14 (May 30, 2026, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: Belgian Championships, Atletiekarena Gaston Roelants, Kessel-Lo, Jul 25, 2026, 56.13 · National record (Hammer Throw) · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 42.09 | – | May 30, 2026 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2026 | HT | 63.14 | – | May 30, 2026 | SplitTime NK Teams |
| 2025 | HT | 55.20 | – | May 18, 2025 | Super League - Intercercles TC Mixtes, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles |
| 2024 | SP | 12.30 | – | Sep 15, 2024 | Play-offs NK Teams Powered by RFFA |
| 2024 | DT | 46.41 | – | Sep 15, 2024 | Play-offs NK Teams Powered by RFFA |
| 2024 | HT | 69.49 | – | Apr 20, 2024 | Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
| 2023 | SP | 12.59 | – | Sep 10, 2023 | Competitie NK Teams - 1e Divisie, Atletiekbaan Breda, Breda |
| 2023 | DT | 42.93 | – | Sep 10, 2023 | Competitie NK Teams - 1e Divisie, Atletiekbaan Breda, Breda |