Desiré Van Remortel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Desiré Jean•Van Remortel |
| Used name | Desiré•Van Remortel |
| Born | 10 November 1892 in Etterbeek, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL) |
| Died | 1945 |
| Affiliations | CS Etterbeek, Etterbeek (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Desiré Van Remortel was a Belgian long-distance runner who represented CS Etterbeek. At the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics the marathon was contested over a course measuring 42.75 km, the longest in Olympic history, and before the distance was standardized at 42.195 km the following year. Van Remortel ran in the marathon in Antwerpen but did not finish the race.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Desiré Van Remortel | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |