Ann Mercken
Ann Mercken (born 6 May 1974 in Hasselt[1]) is a retired Belgian athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles.[2] She represented her country at the 1996 Summer Olympics reaching the semifinals. She also competed at the 1999 World Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1974 Hasselt, Belgium |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) (1996) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | AVT Hasselt |
Her personal best in the event is 54.95, set in 1996. This was the national record until Paulien Couckuyt improved it to 54.90 at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1995 | Universiade | Fukuoka, Japan | 6th | 400 m hurdles | 56.65 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 12th (sf) | 400 m hurdles | 54.95 |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 18th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 57.39 |
| 1999 | Universiade | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 8th | 400 m hurdles | 56.05 |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 21st (h) | 400 m hurdles | 55.84 | |
| 2001 | Universiade | Beijing, China | 5th | 400 m hurdles | 56.42 |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 11th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 57.02 |
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