Netherlands 800 metres OLYMPIC CHAMPION

Ellen Van Langen

Also known as Ellen Gezina Maria van Langen

Born: 9 Feb 1966 · 60
Birthplace: Oldenzaal, The Netherlands
On the podium: 1989 – 1992

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2 international medals

All 2 results Report missing info

Biography

Olympic champion.

Started to run at age of 20. Her first serious success came in 1989 Universiade. Injured from achilles tendon in 1991. Back strongly in 1992, won nearly all the races she contested. In Olympics final, she outclassed prominent names in second lap as coming from sixth place. Continued to run until 1998 the year she retired.

By championship

Championship			Total
Olympic Games	1	0	1
Universiade	0	1	1
International total	1	1	2

Medals 2

Year	Championship	Venue	Place	Mark	Record	Notes
1992	Olympic Games	Barcelona	1	1:55.54
1989	Universiade	Duisburg	2	1:59.82