![Belgium's Thomas van der Plaetsen spent years training only to suffer an injury on the run up in the decathlon long jump : r/Wellthatsucks Belgium's Thomas van der Plaetsen spent years training only to suffer an injury on the run up in the decathlon long jump : r/Wellthatsucks](https://external-preview.redd.it/cDvGd5-QY0rBr_8pQHLC48MInVjS5orKnmAfLtrb7pg.png?format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=00b4a691add96dc06209e8d234cde25ec7996b2d)
Belgium's Thomas van der Plaetsen spent years training only to suffer an injury on the run up in the decathlon long jump : r/Wellthatsucks
![Beijing, China. 28th Aug, 2015. Belgium's Thomas Van Der Plaetsen reacts during the high jump competition of the men's decathlon at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium Beijing, China. 28th Aug, 2015. Belgium's Thomas Van Der Plaetsen reacts during the high jump competition of the men's decathlon at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/F16D46/beijing-china-28th-aug-2015-belgiums-thomas-van-der-plaetsen-reacts-F16D46.jpg)
Beijing, China. 28th Aug, 2015. Belgium's Thomas Van Der Plaetsen reacts during the high jump competition of the men's decathlon at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium
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Belgium's Thomas Van der Plaetsen crashes in decathlon long jump, exits in wheelchair | Sporting News
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Tokyo 2020 - Injury sees 'desperately unfortunate' Thomas van der Plaetsen plummet head first into long jump pit - Eurosport
![Tokyo 2020 - Injury sees 'desperately unfortunate' Thomas van der Plaetsen plummet head first into long jump pit - Eurosport Tokyo 2020 - Injury sees 'desperately unfortunate' Thomas van der Plaetsen plummet head first into long jump pit - Eurosport](https://i.eurosport.com/2021/08/04/3193141-65418088-2560-1440.jpg)
Tokyo 2020 - Injury sees 'desperately unfortunate' Thomas van der Plaetsen plummet head first into long jump pit - Eurosport
![Thomas Van der Plaetsen | Cancer Survivor and European Champion Decathlete | Trans World Sport - YouTube Thomas Van der Plaetsen | Cancer Survivor and European Champion Decathlete | Trans World Sport - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wpSOF88rosc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Thomas Van der Plaetsen | Cancer Survivor and European Champion Decathlete | Trans World Sport - YouTube
![Belgian Thomas Van Der Plaetsen lies injured on the ground during the long jump contest, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. VPM-3054887 | agefotostock Belgian Thomas Van Der Plaetsen lies injured on the ground during the long jump contest, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. VPM-3054887 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/6237a4403007e3638a60de294f044373/vpm-3054887.jpg)
Belgian Thomas Van Der Plaetsen lies injured on the ground during the long jump contest, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. VPM-3054887 | agefotostock
![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)