Kim Gevaert
Belgian athlete
1978 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Belgian athlete
Born
August 5, 1978
Age
~48 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
sprinter, athletics competitor
BelgiumBorn in Leuven
1978
Born in Leuven (1978-08-05)
2001
AwardGolden Spike award
2002
AwardVlaamse Reus
2002
Awardhonorary citizenship
2002
AwardFlemish Sportsjewel
2002
AwardGolden Spike award
Present
Age ~48
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kim Gevaert?+
Kim Gevaert is a former sprinter and Olympic champion from Belgium.
What does the name Kim mean?+
The name Kim means "A unisex given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1940s and later usage.. Etymology: Short form of Joakim.". It is of English origin.
When was Kim Gevaert born?+
Kim Gevaert was born on August 5, 1978.
Name Meaning
A unisex given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1940s and later usage.. Etymology: Short form of Joakim.
The name Kim is of English origin, meaning "A unisex given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1940s and later usage.. Etymology: Short form of Joakim.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
Other famous people named Kim
Kim — August 5, 1978
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Respect.
— .
You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
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