Gilbert Van Manshoven

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGilbert•Van Manshoven
Used nameGilbert•Van Manshoven
Born26 March 1946 in Rijkel, Limburg (BEL)
Died10 March 2019 in Tongeren, Limburg (BEL)
Measurements180 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsRFC Liège, Liège (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Gilbert Van Manshoven was a middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He won his only Belgian title in 1968 in the 800 metres. Van Manshoven competed at the 1971 European Championships in the 1,500 but failed to advance beyond the heats. He later became a teacher of applied sciences at Limburg University. He also taught tennis at the school and became a tennis coach to several Belgian players.

Personal Best: 800 – 1:47.7 (1968).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics BEL Gilbert Van Manshoven
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h2 r1/3