Simon Vroemen
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Simon Vroemen (born May 11, 1969, Delft), is a Dutch runner, specialized in the steeplechase.
Vroemen has a degree in molecular sciences from the Wageningen University. He wrote his dissertation on the stress physiology of grasshoppers. He has since worked as an engineer for Shell and currently resides at Gieten.
Originally a 1500 metre runner, he changed his focus in 1994 to the steeplechase, in which he has been internationally successful. On August 26, 2005 in Brussels he broke his own European record, setting it at 8:04.95, which is currently also the best time by a non-African runner.
Some results at major races:
- 2000: 12th - Olympic Games in Sydney
- 2002: 2nd - European Championships in München
- 2003: 7th - World Championships in Paris
- 2004: 6th - Olympic Games in Athens
- 2005: 5th - World Championships in Helsinki
