Jean Konings

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJean•Konings
Used nameJean•Konings
Born4 March 1886
Died29 May 1974
AffiliationsRoyal Racing Club de Bruxelles, Bruxelles (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Jean Konings was a Belgian sprinter who represented the Royal Racing Club de Bruxelles. In 1907 Konings ran the 100 metres in 11 seconds, setting a Belgian record that stood until 1912. He was also the national champion in the event from 1906 to 1908. At the 1908 London Olympics Konings ran in the 100 metres but failed to qualify for the semi-finals after finishing in second place in his heat.

Personal Best: 100 – 11.2 (1908).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics BEL Jean Konings
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 2 h4 r1/3