Thijs Nijhuis

Thijs is 27 years old, living in Aarhus, studying medicine and is a runner on the danish national team.
 

Thijs started running in Stoholm IF at 13 years old. After college Thijs got a scholarship at Eastern Kentucky University where he spent two and a half year. For the last eight years, Thijs has been representing Viborg AM.

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Thijs is a fast guy, and his most impressive results are:

• Danish record holder on the  road for 5k - 13m43s

• Second fastest danish marathon time in history - 2h10m57s

• Qualified for the Olympics in Tokyo 2020/2021

• 12x national senior champion

• 5000 meter in 13m43s

• 10000 meters in 28m38s

• Half-marathon in 63m30s

• Marathon in 2h10m57s

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With his extensive experience from his many years of racing and knowledge from his studies, Thijs knows what it takes to be a fast runner and keep progressing.

If you want Thijs as your running coach, contact him here.