Victor Jacquemin
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Victor Jacquemin was a Belgian
athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
in London
.
In the 100 metres event
, Jacquemin took second place in his first round heat with a time of 11.5 seconds. His loss to William W. May
resulted in Jacquemin's elimination from competition.
Jacquemin also competed in the 400 metres competition
, but did not finish his preliminary heat.
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...
athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in London
London
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In the 100 metres event
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres was the shortest of the sprint races at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held over the course of three days...
, Jacquemin took second place in his first round heat with a time of 11.5 seconds. His loss to William W. May
William W. May
William Wyman "Willie" May was an American athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.He was born in Knoxville, Alabama and died in Utica, New York....
resulted in Jacquemin's elimination from competition.
Jacquemin also competed in the 400 metres competition
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres
The men's 400 metres was an Olympic event for the fourth time at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The competition was held originally scheduled from July 21, 1908 to July 23, 1908. The rerun of the final was held on July 25, 1908...
, but did not finish his preliminary heat.