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Richard Douma

b. 1993

Dutch male distance runner

Middle-distance runner
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About Richard Douma

Born 1993. Richard Douma is a Dutch middle-distance runner.

Richard Douma (born 17 April 1993 in Zaandam) is a Dutch middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 1500 metres. He narrowly missed a medal by finishing fourth at the 2016 European Championships.

International competitions

Personal bests 800 metres – 1:47.88 (Leiden 2017) 800 metres indoor – 1:48.90 (Apeldoorn 2019) 1000 metres – 2:24.26 (Lisse 2015) 1500 metres – 3:35.77 (Heusden-Zolder 2016) 1500 metres indoor – 3:41.51 (Toruń 2017) One mile – 3:57.60 (London 2016) One mile indoor – 4:05.47 (Athlone 2017) 3000 metres – 8:05.45 (Gothenburg 2018) 3000 metres indoor – 8:44.67 (Apeldoorn 2012) 5000 metres – 14:03.04 (Apeldoorn 2022) 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:40.28 (Nice 2021) Road 5 kilometres - 13:27 (Monaco 2021) 10 kilometres - 28:08 (Valencia 2020) = Half marathon - 1:02:23 (Ghent 2022) Marathon - 2:12:21 (Rotterdam 2022)

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1993, Zaandam
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Middle-distance runner
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Douma?

Dutch male distance runner

When was Richard Douma born?

Richard Douma was born on 17 April 1993 in Zaandam.

What is Richard Douma's occupation?

Richard Douma is a middle-distance runner.

What nationality is Richard Douma?

Richard Douma is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Douma

· Wikidata: Q25693017

· DBpedia: Richard Douma

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