Marieke Vervoort

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marieke Vervoort
Occupation	Athletics Competitor
Date Of Birth	May 10, 1979(1979-05-10)
Age	45
Date Of Death	2019-10-22
Birthplace	Diest
Country	Belgium
Horoscope	Taurus

Marieke Vervoort Biography

Marieke Vervoort is one of the most popular and richest Athletics Competitor who was born on May 10, 1979 in Diest, Belgium. Marieke Vervoort (10 May 1979 – 22 October 2019,) was an Belgian Paralympic athlete who suffered from reflex sympathetic dystrophy. She took home several medals in the Paralympics and received international attention in 2016 when she admitted that she was contemplating euthanasia.

In 2013 she set a new European record at 33.65 in the T52 200m race in Oordegem, Belgium. She also broke world records in the T52 400m race at Kortrijk, Belgium, and the T52 800m in Oordegem in 2013.

At the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, she won gold medals in the T52 100m, 200m and 400m races, and became world champion. She covered 200 meters in 35.91, which was two seconds slower than her European record, prior to her accident.

Vervoort was diagnosed aged about 14 with reflex sympathetic dystrophy, an incurable degenerative disease of the muscles and spine, which caused severe pain, paralysis in her legs, and made it very difficult for her to sleep. Despite her sporting success, Vervoort said that she was considering euthanasia as she was preparing for the 2016 Rio Paralympics, saying that Rio was her “last wish”. She clarified that this did not mean euthanasia would occur immediately after the Games, stating that: “You have to live day-by-day and enjoy the little moments. When the day comes—when I have more bad days than good days—I have my euthanasia papers. But the time is not there yet.” She signed her euthanasia papers in 2008. Vervoort also suffered from epilepsy, and lived with her assistance dog, Zenn, who was able to alert her to an upcoming seizure an hour before it occurred.

The 2012 London Paralympic Games, she was awarded her gold medal at the 100m race in wheelchairs T52 and she also won the silver in the 200m T52 wheelchair race.

Marieke Vervoort Net Worth

Marieke Vervoort is one of the richest Athletics Competitor from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marieke Vervoort 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Vervoort started her career in the sport of wheelchair basketball. She later started swimming, and also competed in triathlons. She was the world champion in paratriathlon between 2006 and 2007 and, in 2007, she competed for her first Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. She resigned from triathlons after her condition deteriorated. Instead, she took up Blokarting, and later wheelchair racing.

Vervoort is the writer of two novels: Wielemie. Sporten voor Het Leven (“Wielemie. Sport for the rest of your life”) (Houtekiet 2012) as well as De andere kant van the medaille (“The alternative side of the coin”) (2017), about her degenerative muscle disorder and the impact it has on her daily life.

The same year, while competing at the IPC Athletics World Championships at Lyon, France, Vervoort fell during the 800m race after a collision with Michelle Stilwell of Canada. She injured her shoulder, requiring surgery and ten months of rehabilitation. Her next competition was in 2014, at the ParAthletics IPC Athletics Grand Prix held at Nottwil, Switzerland, where she won the 200m, as well as the 1,500m and 5,000m, in both of which she set new world records. Later that same year, she suffered another setback. While making pasta, she lost consciousness and accidentally poured hot water over her and sustained second-degree and third-degree burn wounds from the chest down to her ankles.

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Who is Marieke Vervoort Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Marieke Ranked on the list of most popular Athletics Competitor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Marieke Vervoort celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.

How did Marieke Vervoort die?

She died by euthanasia on 22 October 2019. Her decision was supported by other Paralympians, such as Briton Ollie Hynd.

When did Marieke Vervoort die?

October 22, 2019

What euthanasia means?

Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit the patient’s suffering. The patient in question would typically be terminally ill or experiencing great pain and suffering. The word “euthanasia” itself comes from the Greek words “eu” (good) and “thanatos” (death).

Does euthanasia hurt?

The euthanasia process itself does not hurt , but is similar to going under anesthesia, so your pet may feel odd as they lose consciousness, leading to odd noises or movements. With prior sedation, we can often minimize unusual mannerisms caused by the unconsciousness-inducing effect of the euthanasia solution.

What are the 4 types of euthanasia?

There are 4 main types of euthanasia, i.e., active, passive, indirect, and physician-assisted suicide. Active euthanasia involves “the direct administration of a lethal substance to the patient by another party with merciful intent” [2].