Jochem Vermeulen

Jochem Vermeulen (born 2 August 1998) is a Belgian middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 1500 metres.

Career
Vermeulen placed 4th over 1500m at the 2019 Belgian Championships.

In 2021, Vermeulen ran a new PB of 3:35.21 at the KBC Night of Athletics. Also in 2021, He made his Diamond League debut at the Memorial van Damme.

He won the 1500m at the 2023 Belgian Indoor Athletics Championships

He competed at the 2023 World Championships in the 1500m, he finished 9th in his heat and did not progress to the semifinals.

In 2024, he won the silver medal at the 2024 European Championships, finishing in a new PB of 3:33.60, behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

Personal life
Vermeulen joined the Kapé Athletics Club at six years old.

Outside of athletics, Vermeulen is a physiotherapist.