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William Van Dijck
BELMenBirth dateJan 24, 1961
BirthplaceLeuven, Belgium
Height1.85 m
Weight-
William Van Dijck (born 24 January 1961) is a Belgian former athlete, primarily active on the 3000m steeplechase.
Key facts
2000 Metres Short Track
5:22.24
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
65 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:10.01 (#103 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:22.24, 1997 season best 32:11 (Feb 16, 1997) · World Championships: 1 bronze · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 65 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:41.2HT
3:57.59
7:45.40
13:23.40
28:56.75
5:06.84
5:22.24
45:11
8:30.87
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Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CrossCount | 32:11 | - | Feb 16, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 32:27 | - | Dec 22, 1996 | ↓ | - |
| 1995 | 3000mSt | 8:34.10 | - | Jun 5, 1995 | ↓ | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 1995 | 5000m | 14:00.53 | - | Jun 28, 1995 | ↓ | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1995 | 15Kilometr | 45:11 | - | Apr 30, 1995 | - | La Courneuve (FRA) |
| 1994 | 3000mSt | 8:19.92 | - | Aug 19, 1994 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1993 | 3000mSt | 8:24.03 | - | Jun 9, 1993 | ↓ | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
| 1993 | 10000m | 28:56.75 | - | Apr 24, 1993 | - | Lommel (BEL) |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 31:13.40 | - | Jan 24, 1993 | ↓ | - |
| 1992 | 3000m | 7:51.99 | - | Jul 10, 1992 | ↓ | London (GBR) |
| 1992 | 3000mSt | 8:14.58 | - | Sep 6, 1992 | ↓ | Rieti (ITA) |
| 1992 | 5000m | 13:30.39 | - | Jul 2, 1992 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1991 | 2000Metres | 5:20.8h | - | Aug 10, 1991 | ↑ | - |
| 1991 | 3000mSt | 8:19.29 | - | Aug 7, 1991 | ↓ | Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI) |
| 1990 | 3000mSt | 8:16.94 | - | Aug 17, 1990 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER) |
| 1989 | 2000m | 5:06.84 | - | Aug 20, 1989 | - | Duffel (BEL) |
| 1989 | 2000Metres | 5:24.54 | - | Sep 12, 1989 | ↑ | Verona (ITA) |
| 1989 | 3000mSt | 8:22.5h | - | Sep 2, 1989 | ↓ | Tessenderlo (BEL) |
| 1988 | 1500m | 3:41.91 | - | Aug 14, 1988 | ↓ | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1988 | 3000m | 7:45.40 | - | Sep 10, 1988 | ↓ | Tessenderlo (BEL) |
| 1988 | 3000mSt | 8:13.99 | - | Sep 30, 1988 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1987 | 2000Metres | 5:22.24 | - | Aug 8, 1987 | ↑ | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 1987 | 3000m | 7:48.05 | - | Aug 22, 1987 | ↓ | Tessenderlo (BEL) |
| 1987 | 3000mSt | 8:12.18 | - | Sep 5, 1987 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1987 | 2Miles | 8:30.87 | - | Jul 26, 1987 | - | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 1986 | 3000mSt | 8:10.01 | - | Sep 5, 1986 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1985 | 1500m | 3:41.2h | - | Aug 14, 1985 | ↓ | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 1985 | Mile | 3:57.59 | - | Aug 14, 1985 | - | Hechtel (BEL) |
| 1985 | 3000mSt | 8:13.77 | - | Jul 16, 1985 | ↓ | Nice (FRA) |
| 1985 | 5000m | 13:23.40 | - | May 27, 1985 | ↓ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1984 | 3000m | 7:49.70 | - | Jul 24, 1984 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1984 | 3000mSt | 8:18.75 | - | Aug 29, 1984 | ↓ | Koblenz (GER) |
| 1984 | 5000m | 13:32.77 | - | Jun 1, 1984 | ↓ | Kessel-Lo (BEL) |
| 1983 | 3000mSt | 8:21.73 | - | Jun 24, 1983 | ↓ | Paris (FRA) |
| 1980 | CrossCount | 23:23 | - | Mar 9, 1980 | ↓ | 8th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
1997
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 32:11 | - | Feb 16 | 27th REEBOK EUROCROSS, Diekirch |
1996
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 32:27 | - | Dec 22 | 7th ASLK / CGER CROSSCUP, Bruxelles |
1995
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:00.53 | - | Jun 28 | Helsinki World Games, Helsinki |
3000mSt | 8:34.10 | - | Jun 5 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
15Kilometr | 45:11 | - | Apr 30 | La Courneuve |
1994
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:29.92 | - | Aug 30 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
3000mSt | 8:19.92 | - | Aug 19 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles |
3000mSt | 8:24.86 | - | Aug 12 | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
3000mSt | 8:30.93 | - | Aug 9 | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
3000mSt | 8:24.86 | - | Aug 7 | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
3000mSt | 8:30.93 | - | Aug 7 | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
3000mSt | 8:23.85 | - | Jul 30 | Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel |
1993
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:41.75 | - | Aug 7 | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco |
3000mSt | 8:37.17 | - | Jun 13 | European Cup 1st League, Bruxelles |
3000mSt | 8:24.03 | - | Jun 9 | Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
3000mSt | 8:27.19 | - | Jun 5 | Gran Premio Diputacion Provincial Sevilla, Sevilla |
10000m | 28:56.75 | - | Apr 24 | Lommel |
CrossCount | 31:13.40 | - | Jan 24 | Cross Auchan, Tourcoing |
1992
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:32.06 | - | Sep 26 | La Habana IAAF World Cup, Estadio Panamericano, La Habana |
3000mSt | 8:14.58 | - | Sep 6 | Rieti |
3000mSt | 8:17.18 | - | Aug 28 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles |
3000mSt | 8:19.48 | - | Aug 19 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
3000mSt | 8:22.51 | - | Aug 7 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
3000mSt | 8:26.70 | - | Aug 5 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
3000mSt | 8:27.23 | - | Aug 3 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
3000mSt | 8:18.84 | - | Jul 18 | Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel |
3000m | 7:51.99 | - | Jul 10 | London TSB Games, London |
5000m | 13:30.39 | - | Jul 2 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
3000mSt | 8:24.33 | - | Jun 28 | Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo |
3000mSt | 8:25.66 | - | Jun 14 | - |
1991
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:26.63 | - | Sep 20 | - |
3000mSt | 8:19.94 | - | Sep 13 | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles |
3000mSt | 8:25.16 | - | Sep 10 | - |
3000mSt | 8:30.46 | - | Aug 31 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
3000mSt | 8:28.44 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
3000mSt | 8:28.44 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
3000mSt | 8:30.46 | - | Aug 24 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
2000Metres | 5:20.8HT | - | Aug 10 | Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel |
3000mSt | 8:19.29 | - | Aug 7 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 8:20.66 | - | Jul 3 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
3000mSt | 8:23.18 | - | May 30 | Sevilla |
1990
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:21.71 | - | Aug 30 | Split European Championships |
3000mSt | 8:23.05 | - | Aug 28 | Split European Championships |
3000mSt | 8:23.05 | - | Aug 27 | Split European Championships |
3000mSt | 8:21.71 | - | Aug 27 | Split European Championships |
3000mSt | 8:16.94 | - | Aug 17 | Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
3000mSt | 8:33.09 | - | Aug 10 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles |
3000mSt | 8:20.49 | - | Jul 10 | Nice |
3000mSt | 8:26.75 | - | Jun 24 | Kapfenberg |
3000mSt | 8:32.61 | - | Jun 20 | Bratislava |
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Honours
🥉
1994Helsinki European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
🥉
1994Helsinki European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
🥈
1992La Habana IAAF World Cup
3000 Metres Steeplechase
5
1990Split European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
5
1990Split European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
5
1988The XXIV Olympic Games
3000 Metres Steeplechase
🥉
1987IAAF World Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
5
1986Stuttgart European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
5
1986Stuttgart European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is William Van Dijck's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
William Van Dijck's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:10.01, set on Sep 5, 1986 in Bruxelles (BEL), #103 on the all-time list.
Which events does William Van Dijck compete in?
William Van Dijck competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.
How did William Van Dijck perform in 1997?
1997 season best: 32:11, set on Feb 16, 1997.
How many medals has William Van Dijck won?
William Van Dijck has won 1 World Championships medal.