François Claessens
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | François•Claessens |
| Used name | François•Claessens |
| Born | 2 October 1897 in Berchem, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 29 September 1971 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Affiliations | Berchemse Turnkring, Berchem (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Competing in gymnastics as a teenager, François Claessens was educated as a diamond cutter. He served in the Belgian army in the run-up to the Antwerp Olympics, but was allowed to train for the Games during his service. The training paid off, as the Belgian team placed second in the team all-around (European system). Claessens remained active in gymnastics, competing internationally again at an international concours in Brno (Czechoslovakia). He later operated a diamond cutting shop in Antwerpen.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | BEL |
François Claessens | |||
| Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) | Belgium | 2 | Silver |