Paulien Couckuyt
I am Paulien, a 400m hurdles runner and Belgian Cheetah who is always smiling as she works towards my big sporting dreams! To reach my goals, I have to challenge myself on training and stay healthy. The Etixx products support me a lot in this! They are on my menu every day, making my dreams come true and allowing me to dream even further!
My discipline
Athletics: 400m hurdles, 4x400m (Belgian Cheetahs) (club VAC)
Number of hours’ training per week
20 hours
"Truly believe that
you can achieve your dreams"
My favourite Etixx products
- High Protein Shake after every strength training session!
- Recovery Shake PRO LINE after strenuous training sessions!
- Collagen Complex to make my tendons stronger!!
My greatest sporting achievements
- Olympic Games: 7th with the 4x400m (Belgian Cheetahs) and 9th in the 400m hurdles, both with the Belgian record
- European 400m hurdles champion, 2019 Gävle
- 5th World Championship 4x400m + Belgian record, 2019 Doha
My personal record
- 54''47 400m hurdles (belgian record)
My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2022
- European championship Munich 400mH / 4x400m August -> Top 5
- World championship Eugene 400mH / 4x400m July -> Final
My social media
Instagram: @pauliencouckuyt
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