Belgium competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 101 competitors, 93 men and 8 women, took part in 64 events in 16 sports.[2]
Belgium at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | BEL |
NOC | Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee |
Website | www |
in Rome | |
Competitors | 101 (93 men and 8 women) in 16 sports |
Flag bearer | André Nelis[1] |
Medals Ranked 26th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Medalists
editSilver
edit- Roger Moens — Athletics, Men's 800 metres
- Leo Sterckx — Cycling, Men's sprint
Bronze
edit- Willy van den Berghen — Cycling, Men's individual road race
- André Nelis — Sailing, Men's Finn class
Athletics
editBoxing
editCanoeing
editCycling
edit13 cyclists, all men, represented Belgium in 1960.
Equestrian
editFencing
edit15 fencers, 12 men and 3 women, represented Belgium in 1960.
Gymnastics
editHockey
editModern pentathlon
editOne male pentathlete represented Belgium in 1960.
- Individual
Rowing
editBelgium had 5 male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1960.[3]
Sailing
editShooting
editThree shooters represented Belgium in 1960.
Swimming
editWater polo
editWeightlifting
editWrestling
editReferences
edit- ^ "André Nelis". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Belgium at the 1960 Rome Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Belgium Rowing at the 1960 Roma Summer Games". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
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