Robert Van Zeebroeck

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameRobertus Joseph "Robert"•Van Zeebroeck
Used nameRobert•Van Zeebroeck
Nick/petnamesBobby
Born31 October 1909 in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
Died1991 in Tranent, Scotland (GBR)
AffiliationsCPA, Antwerpen (BEL)
NOC Belgium
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Robert Van Zeebroeck is the most successful Belgian singles figure skater. He achieved his best result, a 3rd place behind established champions Gillis Grafström and Willy Böckl, at the 1928 Winter Olympics. He had never approached that level at other international championships, his previous best being a 6th place at the 1926 European Championships. After a long hiatus, Van Zeebroeck appeared again in the 1930s. He missed the Berlin Olympics, but placed 9th in the 1938 Worlds.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) BEL Robert Van Zeebroeck
Singles, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
Pairs, Mixed (Olympic) Josy Van Lerberghe 6
1936 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) BEL Robert Van Zeebroeck
Singles, Men (Olympic) DNS