Constant Van Langhendonck
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Constantin Octave “Constant”•Van Langhendonck |
| Used name | Constant•Van Langhendonck |
| Born | 3 February 1870 in Muizen, Mechelen, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 2 September 1944 (aged 74 years 6 months 27 days) in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Constant Van Langhendonck was a gold medalist in the 1900 equestrian long jump event, aboard Extra-Dry. He also entered the high jump event, on Black Fly, and the show jumping competition, riding Roxanne, a 6-year old chestnut mare. In the high jump event, Roxanne was ridden by Charles Van Langhendonck, presumably a relative although the precise relation is not known. Constant Van Langhendonck was a lieutenant in the 1st regiment of guides in 1902.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | BEL |
Constant Van Langhendonck | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Roxanne | |||||
| Long Jump, Open (Olympic) | Extra-Dry | 1 | Gold | |||
| High Jump, Open (Olympic) | Black-Fly |
Errata
DOB also seen as 4 Ferbuary, but 3 February is confirmed by birth certificate.