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Tokyo 2020 - Injury sees 'desperately unfortunate' Thomas van der Plaetsen plummet head first into long jump pit - Eurosport
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Tokyo 2020 - Injury sees 'desperately unfortunate' Thomas van der Plaetsen plummet head first into long jump pit - Eurosport
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Belgium's Thomas Van der Plaetsen crashes in decathlon long jump, exits in wheelchair | Sporting News
![Revaliderende Thomas Van der Plaetsen: “Stel me soms de vraag of ik atletiek nog interessant vind” – Atletieknieuws Revaliderende Thomas Van der Plaetsen: “Stel me soms de vraag of ik atletiek nog interessant vind” – Atletieknieuws](https://i0.wp.com/www.atni.be/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FB_IMG_1570052693428.jpg?fit=1080%2C720&ssl=1)
Revaliderende Thomas Van der Plaetsen: “Stel me soms de vraag of ik atletiek nog interessant vind” – Atletieknieuws
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