Arne Van Gelder


Arne Van Gelder was a Belgian male professional acrobatic gymnast. Arne started competing for the Belgian Federation in 2010 and retired in 2017 after a shoulder injurie.
Together with his partner, Vincent Casse, he became European Champion at the 2015 [Acrobatic Gymnastics European Championships] and Vice World Champion at the 2016 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships.

Career

Arne was in the top position of a men's group between 2009 and 2013 after which he took the top position in a Men's duo. In 2010, he joined the National team.
He competed in three consecutive World Championships between 2012 and 2016.
Between 2015 and 2016, he was placed 1st in the FIG's World Ranking in Men's pair discipline .

Career records

DisciplineYearEventLocationRanking
Senior Men's Group2012FIG - Acrobatic Gymnastics World ChampionshipsLAKE BUENA VISTA 5th
Senior Men's Group20139th The World GamesCali, Colombia4th
Senior Men's pair2014FIG - Acrobatic Gymnastics World ChampionshipsLEVALLOIS 4th
Senior Men's pair2015World Cup MAIAMAIA 2nd
Senior Men's pair2015Acrobatic Gymnastics European ChampionshipsRiesa, Germany1st
Senior Men's pair2016World Cup PUURSPUURS 1st
Senior Men's pair2016World Cup MAIAMAIA 1st
Senior Men's pair2016FIG - Acrobatic Gymnastics World ChampionshipsPUTIAN CITY 2nd