Thomas Van der Plaetsen
European decathlon champion & Ex-Olympian
Belgium
Thomas Van der Plaetsen is a Belgian decathlete Olympian and cancer survivor renowned for winning the decathlon gold at the 2016 European Athletics Championships and a heptathlon bronze at the 2014 World Indoor Championships.
After a cancer diagnosis in 2014, he staged a remarkable comeback to compete at the Rio Olympics in 2016, finishing eighth. Drawing from his own journey, he founded the Back on Track Foundation a fund created in collaboration with AZ Maria Middelares to support cancer patients and their loved ones through psychosocial guidance, rehabilitation programs, and initiatives that promote physical and mental well‑being.
Frequently asked questions
You can easily park at Kliniekstraat 27, 9050 Gentbrugge
The event will take place on Thursday, October 15 2026 - Welcome 19:00h , Kliniekstraat 27, 9050 Gentbrugge
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Cancellations are not accepted. You can transfer your ticket to another attendee by contacting our support team.