Erik Cadée

Erik Cadée (born February 15, 1984 in 's-Hertogenbosch) is a Dutch discus thrower.

Among his first international appearances was a runner-up performance at the 2001 European Youth Olympic Festival.[1] He competed in the qualifying rounds of the 2002 World Junior Championships in Athletics and improved the following year to claim the gold medal at the 2003 European Athletics Junior Championships.[2] Cadée represented the Netherlands at the World Championships in Athletics in 2007 and 2009, but did not reach the final. He qualified for the final at the 2010 European Athletics Championships, but failed to record a legal throw in his three attempts.

He won the silver medal at the 2011 European Cup Winter Throwing meet in March,[3] and set a personal best the following month, throwing the discus to a mark of 66.95 m.[4]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Netherlands
2003 European Junior Championships Tampere, Finland 1st Discus throw (1.75 kg) 60.42
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan 23rd Discus throw 59.98
2009 World Championships Berlin, Germany 19th Discus throw 60.64
2010 European Championships Barcelona, Spain – Discus throw NM

References

  1. ^ European Youth Olympic Festival. World Junior Athletics History. Retrieved on 2011-04-30.
  2. ^ European Junior Championships (Men). GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2010-06-04.
  3. ^ Sofia BUL 19 - 20 March. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2011-03-23.
  4. ^ Dutch discus thrower Cadée hits 2011 world-lead, Smith returns. European Athletics (2011-04-30). Retrieved on 2011-04-30.