Sven Ootjers (born 24 June 1973 is a Dutch track and field coach and former athlete. As an athlete he competed at high jump, 110 metres hurdles and the decathlon. He is a seven time national champion. He represented his country at the 1992 World Junior Championships in Athletics and the 1997 Summer Universiade.
He is a trainer for the elite athletes who train at AV Trias. Among the athletes he has trained are Laura de Witte, Lisanne de Witte, Owen Westerhout and Jamile Samuel.Owen Westerhout verhuist naar Londen om op snelheid te kunnen trainen. 31-jarige atleet denkt dat hij zich nog kan verbeteren op de 400 meter . Noordhollands Dagblad (2020-11-02). Retrieved 2020-11-17.
International competitions 1992World Junior ChampionshipsSeoul, South Korea10thHigh jump2.14 m1997UniversiadeCatania, Italy7th110 m hurdles13.93
National titles Dutch Indoor Athletics ChampionshipsDutch Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-17. High jump: 1992, 1993, 1994 Heptathlon: 2001, 2004 Dutch Athletics Championships High jump: 1992, 1994Dutch Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
See also List of high jump national champions (men)
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