Antoine Devaux
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Antoine Augustin Ghislain•Devaux |
| Used name | Antoine•Devaux |
| Born | 15 April 1893 in Châtelineau, Hainaut (BEL) |
| Died | 20 April 1971 (aged 78 years 5 days) in Wilrijk, Antwerpen, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Affiliations | UAB, Bruxelles (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Antoine Devaux was a Belgian long-distance runner who represented Union Athlétique de Bruxelles. In 1919 Devaux was the national champion in the 10,000 metres and set a national record that stood until the following year. He ran in the same event at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics but was eliminated in the opening heat.
Personal Best: 10,000 – 34:19.2 (1919).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Antoine Devaux | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 h1 r1/2 |
Errata
Dates of birth and death previously incorrectly given as 24 November 1897 - 11 January 1984.