Belgian Hurdling Team Short-Handed, Shot-Putter Steps in to Compete

Nation & World, Sports Seattle

Recently, the Belgian hurdling team was left short-handed when one of their athletes was forced to withdraw due to injury. However, the team was able to find a creative solution to the problem. They recruited shot-putter, Jeroen Van Der Veen, to compete in the hurdles event.

Van Der Veen had never competed in the hurdles before, but he was eager to help out his team. He trained hard for the event and was able to perform surprisingly well. He finished in fourth place in the competition, just one place away from a medal.

The Belgian hurdling team was incredibly proud of Van Der Veen’s performance. They praised him for his dedication and hard work. His performance also showed that athletes can be versatile and can compete in multiple events.

This story is an inspiring example of how athletes can come together to help each other out in times of need. It also shows that athletes can be successful in events that they have never competed in before.

Van Der Veen’s performance is a reminder that athletes should never give up on their dreams. With hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

Belgian Hurdling Team Short-Handed, Shot-Putter Steps in to Compete