Belgium at the 1928 Summer Olympics
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Belgium
competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics
in Amsterdam
, Netherlands
. 186 competitors took part in 90 events in 15 sports.
Boxing
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)
Men's Welterweight (– 66.7 kg)
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. 186 competitors took part in 90 events in 15 sports.
Bronze
- Léonard SteyaertLéonard SteyaertLéonard Steyaert was a Belgian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the bronze medal in the middleweight class.-Pro career:Steyaert turned pro in 1929 and had limited success...
— Boxing, Men's Middleweight
- Léon FlamentLéon FlamentLéon Flament was a Belgian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian boat in the coxed pairs competition.-External links:* *...
, François de ConinckFrançois de ConinckFrançois de Coninck was a Belgian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he won the bronze medal as member of the Belgian boat in the coxed pairs competition.-External links:*...
and Georges Anthony — Rowing, Men's Coxed Pairs
BoxingBoxing at the 1928 Summer OlympicsThese are the results of the boxing competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 7, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
Men's Flyweight (– 50.8 kg)
- Robert Sartos
- First Round — Defeated Hyman MillerHyman MillerHyman "Hymie" Miller was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died in Rochester, New York....
(USA), points - Second Round — Lost to Carlo Covagnioli (ITA), points
Men's Welterweight (– 66.7 kg)
- Adrien Annet
- First Round — Bye
- Second Round — Lost to Cor BlommersCor BlommersCornelis Franciscus Johannes Blommers was a welterweight boxer from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. There he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the men's welterweight division by Argentina's eventual silver medalist Raul Landini on...
(HOL), points
Fencing
21 fencers, 18 men and 3 women, represented Belgium in 1928.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1928 to August 1, 1928. 54 fencers from 22 nations competed.-Results:...
- Raymond BruRaymond BruRaymond Bru was a Belgian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Pierre PêcherPierre PêcherPierre Pêcher was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Albert De RoockerAlbert De RoockerAlbert De Roocker was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 29, 1928 to July 30, 1928...
- Max JanletMax JanletMax Janlet was a Belgian fencer. He competed at the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pierre PêcherPierre PêcherPierre Pêcher was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Raymond BruRaymond BruRaymond Bru was a Belgian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Albert De RoockerAlbert De RoockerAlbert De Roocker was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jean VerbruggheJean VerbruggheJean Verbrugghe was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Charles CrahayCharles CrahayCharles Crahay was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 6, 1928 to August 7, 1928. 59 fencers from 22 nations competed.-Results:...
- Léon TomLéon TomLéon Tom was a Belgian Olympic fencer and bobsledder. He won two silver medals in the team épée competition at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the bobsleigh event at the 1928 Winter Olympics.-References:...
- Charles DelporteCharles DelporteCharles Delporte was a Belgian fencer and olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, and a silver medal with the Belgian team....
- Charles DebeurCharles DebeurCharles Debeur was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 3, 1928 to August 5, 1928...
- Émile BarbierÉmile BarbierÉmile Barbier was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Balthazar De BeuckelaerBalthazar De BeuckelaerBalthazar De Beuckelaer was a Belgian fencer. He competed in three Olympic Games.-References:...
, Charles DelporteCharles DelporteCharles Delporte was a Belgian fencer and olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, and a silver medal with the Belgian team....
, Charles DebeurCharles DebeurCharles Debeur was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Léon TomLéon TomLéon Tom was a Belgian Olympic fencer and bobsledder. He won two silver medals in the team épée competition at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the bobsleigh event at the 1928 Winter Olympics.-References:...
, Georges DamboisGeorges DamboisGeorges Dambois was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 10, 1928 to August 11, 1928. 44 fencers from 17 nations competed.-Results:...
- Henri BrasseurHenri BrasseurHenri Brasseur was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928 and 1936 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jacques KestelootJacques KestelootJacques Kesteloot was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Édouard YvesÉdouard YvesÉdouard Yves was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 8, 1928 to August 9, 1928...
- Joseph StordeurJoseph StordeurJoseph Stordeur was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Marcel CuypersMarcel CuypersMarcel Cuypers was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jacques KestelootJacques KestelootJacques Kesteloot was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Édouard YvesÉdouard YvesÉdouard Yves was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Gaston KaanenGaston KaanenGaston Kaanen was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1928 to August 1, 1928. 27 fencers from 11 nations competed.-Results:...
- Jenny AddamsJenny AddamsJenny Addams was a Belgian fencer. She competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- E. AddamsE. AddamsEdith Addams was a Belgian fencer. She competed in the individual women's foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Hilda DeswarteHilda DeswarteHilda Deswarte was a Belgian fencer. She competed in the individual women's foil event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...