Damien Broothaerts

Damien Broothaerts (born 13 March 1983 in Uccle) is a Belgian athlete specialising in the sprint hurdles. He represented his country at the 2009 World Championships and 2010 World Indoor Championships.

Damien Broothaerts
Damien Broothaerts in 2010
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born (1983-03-13) 13 March 1983
Uccle, Belgium
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event110 m hurdles/60 m hurdles
Coached by
Jacques Borlée

Apart from hurdling he is a modest sprinter, having won several national titles in the 60 metres and 100 metres events.

On 23 August 2011, he tested positive for an illegal substance, methylhexanamine, and additionally missed three random doping tests within 18 months. For these infringements he was suspended for two years. However, after his appeal his ban was reduced and he was able to compete again since 16 March 2012.

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