Jonathan Nsenga
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Jonathan Nsenga is a retired Belgian
hurdler
.
He was born in Mons
and represented the club OCAN. In his early career he won the silver medal at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie
, the gold medal at the 1995 Universiade, the bronze medal at the 1996 European Indoor Championships
and the silver medal at the 1997 Universiade
. He participated at the 1992 World Junior Championships
, the 1994 European Championships
, the 1995 World Indoor Championships
, the 1995 World Championships, the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1997 World Championships without reaching the final. In 1997 he received a three-month doping
ban for ephedrine
use.
After the doping ban he finished fourth at the 1998 European Indoor Championships, eighth at the 1998 European Championships, eighth at the 1999 World Championships and second at the 1999 Universiade
and seventh at the 2000 European Indoor Championships. He also competed at the 2000 Olympic Games, the 2001 World Championships, the 2002 European Championships
, the 2003 World Indoor Championships
, the 2003 World Championships (did not finish), the 2005 World Championships and the 2006 European Championships
(did not finish) without reaching the final.
He became Belgian champion in 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006. His personal best time was 13.25 seconds in the 110 metres hurdles, achieved in the semifinal of the 1998 European Championships in Budapest
. This is the Belgian national record as of 2007. In the 60 metres hurdles
he had 7.55 seconds, also achieved in 1998. He was given the Golden Spike Award in the same year.
He is now a coach. Among his athletes are Adrien Deghelt
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
hurdler
110 metres hurdles
The 110 metres hurdles is a hurdling track and field event for men. It is incuded in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympic Games. The female counterpart is the 100 metre hurdles. As part of a racing event, ten hurdles of 1.067 metres in height are evenly spaced along a straight...
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He was born in Mons
Mons
Mons is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, of which it is the capital. The Mons municipality includes the old communes of Cuesmes, Flénu, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy, Obourg, Baudour , Jemappes, Ciply, Harmignies, Harveng, Havré, Maisières, Mesvin, Nouvelles,...
and represented the club OCAN. In his early career he won the silver medal at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie
Athletics at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie
The results of the Athletics Competition at the second Jeux de la Francophonie, held in Paris, France.-Men's Results:-Women's Results:-References:*...
, the gold medal at the 1995 Universiade, the bronze medal at the 1996 European Indoor Championships
1996 European Indoor Championships in Athletics
The 24th European Athletics Indoor Championships were held at the Globe Arena, Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden from Friday, 8 March to Sunday, 10 March 1996.-Track:-Field:-Medal table:...
and the silver medal at the 1997 Universiade
Athletics at the 1997 Summer Universiade
The Athletics Tournament at the 1997 Summer Universiade took place in the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Sicily at the end of August 1997, shortly after the World Championships in Athens, Greece. New events were the women's hammer throw, pole vault and half marathon competition.-Men’s events:-Women’s...
. He participated at the 1992 World Junior Championships
1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics was the fourth edition of the international athletics competition for athletes aged 19 years or under. It was held in Seoul, South Korea from September 16 to September 20, 1992.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:...
, the 1994 European Championships
1994 European Championships in Athletics - Men's 110 metre hurdles
These are the official results of the Men's 110 metres hurdles event at the 1994 European Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The final was held on 12 August 1994.-Final:-Semifinals:*Held on 12 August 1994-Qualifying heats:...
, the 1995 World Indoor Championships
1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 5th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain from 10 March to 12 March 1995. There were a total number of 602 participating athletes from 130 countries.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:...
, the 1995 World Championships, the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1997 World Championships without reaching the final. In 1997 he received a three-month doping
Doping (sport)
The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is commonly referred to by the term "doping", particularly by those organizations that regulate competitions. The use of performance enhancing drugs is mostly done to improve athletic performance. This is why many sports ban the use of performance...
ban for ephedrine
Ephedrine
Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia....
use.
After the doping ban he finished fourth at the 1998 European Indoor Championships, eighth at the 1998 European Championships, eighth at the 1999 World Championships and second at the 1999 Universiade
Athletics at the 1999 Summer Universiade
The Athletics Tournament at the 1999 Summer Universiade took place in the new Estadio Son Moix in Palma de Mallorca, Spain from July 4 to July 9, 1999. Five Universiade records were set.-Men’s events:-Women’s events:-References:* *...
and seventh at the 2000 European Indoor Championships. He also competed at the 2000 Olympic Games, the 2001 World Championships, the 2002 European Championships
2002 European Athletics Championships – Men's 110 metres hurdles
The men's 110 metres hurdles at the 2002 European Athletics Championships were held at the Olympic Stadium on August 9–10.-Medalists:-Heats:Qualification: First 2 of each heat and the next 6 fastet qualified for the semifinals....
, the 2003 World Indoor Championships
2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 9th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, UK from 14 March to 16 March 2003. It was the first time the Championships had been held in the UK...
, the 2003 World Championships (did not finish), the 2005 World Championships and the 2006 European Championships
2006 European Athletics Championships – Men's 110 metres hurdles
The men's 110 metres hurdles at the 2006 European Athletics Championships were held at the Ullevi on August 11 and August 12.The world champion Ladji Doucoure was knocked out in the semi finals.-Medalists:-Schedule:-Results:-Round 1:...
(did not finish) without reaching the final.
He became Belgian champion in 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006. His personal best time was 13.25 seconds in the 110 metres hurdles, achieved in the semifinal of the 1998 European Championships in Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
. This is the Belgian national record as of 2007. In the 60 metres hurdles
60 metres hurdles
60 metres hurdles is a distance in hurdling which is generally run in indoor competitions. It is equivalent with the first 60 metres including the first 5 hurdles of a standard outdoor hurdle race. The current women's and men's world records are 7.68 seconds and 7.30 seconds ,...
he had 7.55 seconds, also achieved in 1998. He was given the Golden Spike Award in the same year.
He is now a coach. Among his athletes are Adrien Deghelt
Adrien Deghelt
Adrien Deghelt is a Belgian hurdler.As a junior Deghelt won the silver medal at the 2007 European U23 Championships. He competed at the 2007 World Championships, the 2008 World Indoor Championships, the 2009 World Championships and the 2010 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final...
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