Jente Hauttekeete
I am an athlete who is not easily satisfied with a performance. I always want to do better than the previous race and keep improving my personal records. I like to learn quickly. Sometimes I try to imitate or learn a technique by watching other athletes. I am very motivated during training and I don't give up easily, but sometimes I dare to let my head hang down when things don't go as I had hoped. I am always open to humour and jokes on and off the slopes.
My discipline
Athletics (all-round: heptathlon & decathlon) -> KAA Gent
Number of hours’ training per week
18 - 20 hours
"To be number one, you have to train
like you're number two."
My favorite Etixx products
High Protein Sport Bar Cookie & Cream
My greatest sporting achievements
- Second best performance ever in heptathlon in Belgium
- World record U20 in heptathlon
- European champion U20 decathlon
My personal records
- Heptathlon: 6059 points
- Decathlon: 8075 points
My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2024
- European Championships outdoor Rome / Paris Olympics selection
My social media
- Instagram: @jente_hauttekeete
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jente.Hauttekeete
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