In Brescia (Italy) Jente Hauttekeete won the highly regarded decathlon Multistars. Our compatriot totaled 8,020 points and thus made a nice jump in the Olympic qualification ranking.
Last year, 22-year-old Jente Hauttekeete was the 5th Belgian decathlete ever to reach the 8,000 points mark.
This weekend he did that trick again.
In the prestigious Multistars, Hauttekeete opened well with 11.06 in the 100 meters. On the second day he set his personal record in the javelin throw to 56.04 meters.
With 8,020 points, Hauttekeete remains not far below his personal record, which has stood at 8,075 points since last year.
But more importantly: this victory gives Hauttekeete 80 bonus points for the Olympic qualifying ranking.
There he was 29th before the start of this decathlon, the top 24 can go to Paris. When the new ranking is published, Hauttekeete will more than likely enter the top 24.
| Jente Hauttekeete’s winning decathlon | |
|---|---|
| 100 meter | 11″06 |
| long jump | 7.37 meters |
| shot put | 14.12 meters |
| high jump | 2.01 meters |
| 400 meters | 49″16 |
| 110 meters hurdles | 14″44 |
| discus throw | 40.13 meters |
| pole vault | 4.85 meters |
| javelin throwing | 56.04 meters |
| 1,500 meters | 4’30″80 |
| TOTAL | 8,020 points |
Thomas Van der Plaetsen, 27th in the Olympic ranking, also tried to advance in Brescia. But after 7 tests he had to give up due to illness.
Another compatriot, Robin Bodart, made it to the end and finished seventh with 7,585 points.
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