About Arnoud Okken
Born 1982. Arnoud Okken is a Dutch athletics competitor.
Arnoud Okken (born 20 April 1982 in Doetinchem) is a Dutch track and field athlete specialising in the 800 metres.
His first international victory came at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships. Commenting on the win, Okken stated that "my plan was to take the lead and keep away from any trouble. Fortunately, I managed to do this." As Bram Som won the 2006 European Athletics Championships, the Netherlands held the European 800 m title both indoor and outdoor.
Achievements
Personal bests 400 metres - 47.84 s 800 metres - 1:45.64 min (2001) 1500 metres - 3:37.46 min (2002) Mile - 4:07.52 min (2002)
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Who is Arnoud Okken?
Dutch middle distance runner
When was Arnoud Okken born?
Arnoud Okken was born on 20 April 1982 in Doetinchem.
What is Arnoud Okken's occupation?
Arnoud Okken is an athletics competitor.
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Arnoud Okken is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arnoud Okken. https://biography.guide/arnoud-okken/
MLA: "Arnoud Okken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arnoud-okken/.
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