Armand Solie

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArmand•Solie
Used nameArmand•Solie
Born28 April 1944 in Gent (Ghent), Oost-Vlaanderen (BEL)
Died25 September 2019 (aged 75 years 4 months 27 days)
Measurements171 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsRoyal Léopold Club, Bruxelles (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Armand Solie began his field hockey career with Gantoise in Ghent, where he became a three-time indoor champion and a runner-up in the Belgian Cup. Solie then joined Royal Léopold Club in Bruxelles, winning the national championship with the club. From 1965 to 1978 he played in 120 matches for the Belgian national team, including competing at three Olympic Games. Following his playing career Solie worked as a coach, which included a stint with the national team. He later founded the Indiana hockey club in the town of Zevergem.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Hockey BEL Armand Solie
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Belgium 9
1972 Summer Olympics Hockey BEL Armand Solie
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Belgium 10
1976 Summer Olympics Hockey BEL Armand Solie
Hockey, Men (Olympic) Belgium 9