Émile Rivez
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Émile•Rivez |
| Used name | Émile•Rivez |
| Born | 11 August 1894 in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL) |
| Affiliations | Union Saint-Gilloise, Bruxelles (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Belgian long-distance runner Émile Rivez represented Union Saint-Gilloise in Bruxelles. Selected for the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics, Rivez ran in the cross-country race where he finished 42nd, and the sixth best-placed Belgian in the event. His individual result did not count towards the team placing, with the best-three athletes contributing to the overall placing. Émile Rivez has sometimes been confused with Antoine Rivez who was another long-distance runner who represented Belgium in the 1920s.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Émile Rivez | |||
| Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 42 | |||||
| Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) | Belgium | 6 |
Errata
Previously thought to be Antoine Rivez, but contemporary newspapers confirm the cross-country athlete to be Émile. Antoine Rivez was listed as member of the 10,000 metres team in newspapers, but did not start the event.