| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edgar•Salvé |
| Used name | Edgar•Salvé |
| Born | 1 August 1946 in Bensberg, Bergisch-Gladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 15 January 2026 (aged 79 years 5 months 14 days) in Blegny, Liège (BEL) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | RFC Liège, Liège (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Born in Bensberg, Germany in 1946 Edgar Salvé represented the RFC sports club in Liège, Belgium, where he competed in middle-distance track running. Salvé became a specialist in the 1,500 metres, finishing third in the event at the 1968 Belgian championships, before winning gold a year later at the European Indoor Games in Beograd. His performances earned him a place on the Olympic team for the 1968 Mexico City Games, where he reached the semi-finals. After several top-10 finishes at major competitions in Europe, Salvé returned to the Olympics for the München Games; however, he was eliminated in the heats. Towards the end of his career he also competed in the 3,000 metres, as well as at the World Cross-Country Championships.
Personal Best: 1500 – 3:39.91 (1969).
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Edgar Salvé | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 10 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Edgar Salvé | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h6 r1/3 |
