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

I drink the High Protein Shake after every strength training session and the Recovery Shake PRO LINE after strenuous training sessions. I also use the 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

Olympische Games 2021 - Olympic finalist 4x400m / 9th place 400m hurdles [2x BR]
Olympic Games 2024 - 11th place 400mHurdles after ACL knee operation!
2019 Gold! European Champion u23 400mHurdles
Multiple world finals with the 4x400m

My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2025

World Championships 400mH - Give my all to reach the final (top 8)!
Be better then ever before - updating my personal best!

My social media

Instagram: @pauliencouckuyt

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