Tibo De Smet (born 28 May 1999) is a Belgian middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 800 metres.

Tibo De Smet
De Smet in 2022
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born (1999-05-28) 28 May 1999 (age 25)
Sport
Country Belgium
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400m, 800m, 1500m
ClubRacing Club Gent Atletiek [nl]
Coached byTine Bex

De Smet set a new Belgian indoor 800 meters record in Luxembourg in January 2023, breaking Eliott Crestan's record with a time of 1:45.04.[1] This was also the 25th fastest all time indoor 800 m.[2] He also won the same event at the 2022 Belgian Athletics Championships.[3] De Smet participated at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France where he was eliminated after finishing 7th in the heats and 4th in the repechage.[4]

Personal bests

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Outdoor[5]
Indoor

References

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  1. ^ "De Smet highlights CMCM Indoor Meeting with a breakthrough 1:45.04 800m". European Athletic Association. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Strong start to World Indoor Tour, Russell and Alfred make early season statements". World Athletics. 22 January 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. ^ De Rycke, Geert (26 June 2022). "Tibo De Smet pakt Belgische titel in toptijd op 800 meter en duikt ruim onder EK-limiet". Het Nieuwsblad. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Tibo De Smet content de sa présence à Paris après une saison compliquée mentalement". www.rtl.be (in French). 8 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  5. ^ Tibo De Smet at World Athletics