André Vercruyssen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAndré Jean Albert•Vercruyssen
Used nameAndré•Vercruyssen
Other namesAndré Vercruysse
Born5 February 1895 in Burcht, Antwerpen (BEL)
Died27 July 1968 (aged 73 years 5 months 22 days) in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
AffiliationsRed Star, Bruxelles (BEL)
NOC Belgium
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

André Vercruyssen was a Belgian cyclist who represented Red Star in Bruxelles in the years after World War I. In 1920 Vercruyssen was selected to represent Belgium at the Antwerpen Olympics, where he came 15th in the road race. His individual performance helped the Belgians to win bronze in the combined team event.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) BEL André Vercruyssen
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 15
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) Belgium 3 Bronze