Roos Vanotterdijk: Belgium’s Versatile Swimming Star

Belgian swimmer Roos Vanotterdijk, 20,holds 13 national records over long course and short course,and she owns at least one record in all five strokes (including IM).

Vanotterdijk has the most versatility in her records across short course meters, where she has at least one record in every stroke except freestyle. In long course, she holds records in freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and IM.

Vanotterdijk’s National records

SCM

• 50 back – 26.43 (2025,World Cup Westmont)
• 100 back – 56.78 (2024, Belgian Championships)
• 200 breast – 2:18.07 (2025, Belgian Championships)
• 50 fly – 25.32 (2024, Danish Championships)
• 100 fly – 55.64 (2025, World Cup Carmel)
• 100 IM – 57.41 (2025, World Cup Westmont)
• 200 IM – 2:05.81 (2025, World Cup Toronto)

LCM

• 100 free – 53.62 (2025, Flanders Cup)
• 50 back – 27.67 (2025, World Championships)
• 100 back – 58.97 (2025, Flanders Cup)
• 50 fly – 25.32 (2025, World Championships)
• 100 fly – 55.84 (2025, world Championships)
• 200 IM – 2:12.14 (2025, world Championships)

Key Takeaways

• Roos Vanotterdijk is a highly decorated Belgian swimmer with 13 national records.
• She excels in multiple strokes, holding records in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley.
• Vanotterdijk demonstrates remarkable versatility, notably in short course meters.
• Her recent performances have occured at major international competitions like the world championships and world Cup events.