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Belgium at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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IOC code
  
BEL

5
  
5

Competitors
  
78 in 11 sports

Belgium at the 1900 Summer Olympics

NOC
  
Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee

Website
  
www.olympic.be (Dutch) (French)

Medals
  
Gold Silver Bronze Total 5 5 5 15

Belgium competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It was the first appearance of the European nation. Belgium was represented in France by 78 athletes, all of them male, who competed in 11 disciplines. They comprised 95 entries in 28 events.

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Gold

  • Emmanuel Foulon — archery, Sur la Perche à la Herse
  • Aimé Haegeman — equestrian, jumping
  • Hubert Van Innis — archery, Au Cordon Doré 33 metres
  • Hubert Van Innis — archery, Au Chapelet 33 metres
  • Constant van Langhendonck — equestrian, long jump

    • Silver

  • Emile Druart — archery, Sur la Perche à la Herse
  • Hubert Van Innis — archery, Au Cordon Doré 50 metres
  • Georges van der Poële — equestrian, jumping
  • Royal Club Nautique de Gand — rowing, coxed eights
  • Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club — water polo, men's tournament

    • Bronze

  • Paul van Asbroeck — shooting, three positions military rifle
  • Louis Glineux — archery, Sur la Perche à la Pyramide
  • Charles Paumier — shooting, standing military rifle
  • Georges van der Poële — equestrian, high jump
  • Université de Bruxelles — football, men's competition

    • Archery

    Belgium took three of six gold medals, two of seven silver medals, and one of five bronze medals in the six archery events that were Olympic. France and the Netherlands were the only other nations that competed, with France taking the remaining twelve medals. Many of the French, Dutch, and Belgian competitors are unknown as their names were not recorded. 4 of the 18 Belgian archers are known by name, 14 are not. The 18 archers had 35 entries over all 6 events.

    Croquet

    Belgium and France were the only two nations to compete in croquet. Belgium sent one man, who won no medals in the sport. He competed in only one of the three events, not finishing the first round.

    Cycling

    Belgium's first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. One cyclist from Belgium competed in one event, winning no medals. Only his surname is known.

    Equestrian

    Belgium competed in the inaugural Olympic equestrian events, taking 2 of 3 gold medals. The names of 9 Belgian equestrians are unknown.

    Fencing

    Belgium competed in fencing at the nation's debut. The nation sent five fencers.

    Football

    Université de Bruxelles represented Belgium in the football competition. The club squad lost its only match, to Club Française, to take third in the three-team competition.

    Gymnastics

    Belgium's inaugural Olympic appearance included competing in the gymnastics portion of the program.

    Rowing

    Belgium, through the Royal Club Nautique de Gand, sent coxed pairs and coxed eights boats to the first Olympic rowing competition.

    Shooting

    Belgium's first Olympic appearance included competing in the shooting events. Belgian shooters competed in the military pistol and military rifle sets of events.

    References

    Belgium at the 1900 Summer Olympics Wikipedia
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