Pol Braekman

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Pol Braekman (actually Hippolyte Braekman; born November 22, 1919 in Anderlecht ; † November 15, 1994 ) was a Belgian hurdler and sprinter .

In 1946 he won silver over 110 m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Oslo . In the 4 x 100 meter relay he was sixth with the Belgian team, and over 100 m he was eliminated in the semifinals.

At the Olympic Games in London in 1948, he reached the semi-finals over 110 m hurdles . Over 100 m and in the 4 x 100 meter relay , he failed in the lead.

In 1950 he did not get past the first round at the European Championships in Brussels over 110 m hurdles.

Personal bests

  • 100 m: 10.5 s, August 15, 1947, Bruges
  • 110 m: 14.5 s, July 22, 1945, Bern

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personal data
SURNAME Braekman, Pol
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Braekman, Hippolyte
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Belgian hurdler and sprinter
DATE OF BIRTH November 22, 1919
PLACE OF BIRTH Anderlecht
DATE OF DEATH November 15, 1994