Robert "Bob" Verbeeck (born 5 August 1960 in Tessenderlo) is a retired Belgian long-distance runner. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the 3000 metres at the 1985 European Indoor Championships. In addition, he represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics reaching the semifinals of the 5000 metres.
He studied economics at the Iowa State University and nowadays is the CEO of a sports marketing agency, Golazo.Stima Congress bio
International competitions Representing 1984Olympic GamesLos Angeles, United States21st (sf)5000 m13:46.031985World Indoor GamesParis, France6th (h)3000 m7:55.941European Indoor ChampionshipsPiraeus, Greece1st3000 m8:10.84 1Did not finish in the final
Personal bests Outdoor 1500 metres – 3:36.96 (Woluwe 1984) One mile – 3:57.98 (Luxembourg 1983) 3000 metres – 7:47.22 (Rome 1984) 5000 metres – 13:24.73 (Kessel-Lo 1984) Indoor One mile – 3:57.81 (Cosford 1985) 3000 metres – 7:55.94 (Paris 1985)
References
All-Athletics profile