Pol Braekman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHippolyte "Pol"•Braekman
Used namePol•Braekman
Born22 November 1919 in Anderlecht, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
Died15 November 1994
Measurements183 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsUnion Saint-Gilloise, Bruxelles (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Pol Braekman had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1946 European Championships 110 metres Hurdles.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.5 (1947); 110H – 14.5 (1945).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics BEL Pol Braekman
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h5 r1/4
110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) 4 h1 r2/3
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Belgium AC h2 r1/2

Special Notes