Joseph Otterbeen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Josephus Carolus Maria "Joseph"•Otterbeen |
| Used name | Joseph•Otterbeen |
| Born | 5 October 1898 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 20 May 1978 (aged 79 years 7 months 15 days) in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Affiliations | K. Tubantia F.C., Borgerhout (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Joseph Otterbeen was a Belgian middle-distance runner who represented K. Tubantia F.C. Otterbeen won his first major race in 1919 with victory in the 8km Tour of Bruges. The following year he focused on the 5,000 metres, finishing in sixth place at the national championships, before winning races in Liège and Luxemburg. His performances earned him a place on the Belgian team for the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics where he was part of the 3,000 metres team race. The Belgian quintet, however, finished in last place in their heat and were eliminated.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Joseph Otterbeen | |||
| 3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | Belgium | 4 h1 r1/2 |