Leonard Broers
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leonard Pieter Maria August•Broers |
| Used name | Leonard•Broers |
| Born | 11 October 1906 in Mechelen (Mechlin), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Affiliations | Berchem Sport, Berchem (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Leonard Broers was a Belgian long-distance runner who represented Berchem Sport. Broers ran in the marathon at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics where he finished in 18th place. He was the best-placed Belgian in the race, finishing more than 10 minutes ahead of his nearest compatriot Gerard Steurs.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-44:37 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Leonard Broers | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 18 |
Errata
Date of birth previously incorrectly given as 14 April 1905.