Ibtisam Gardabou

Modern pentathlon & athletics

You don't have to be big to be great!

When the alarm clock goes off in the morning, I always look forward to going to train. Exercise is the highlight of my day. As a former gymnast and current endurance athlete, I got involved in an Olympic project with an ambitious goal: to be the first Belgian to qualify for the Olympic Games in the modern pentathlon. Since then, every day has become even more meaningful.

My disciplines

  • Modern pentathlon & athletics -> KRC Gent Atletiek

Number of hours’ training per week

24 hours

My personal record

  • 1500m: 4’49
  • 3000m:10’32
  • 5000m:18’24
  • 10km: 38’56

My greatest sporting achievements

  • Three-time Belgian OCR champion
  • Bronze medalist at the OCR World Championships (London)
  • Bronze medalist in the modern pentathlon OCR (Ankara)

MY 3 FAVOURITE PRODUCTS