Gaston Roelants
Athletics competitor, long distance runner, steeplechase, cross country / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gaston, Baron Roelants (born 5 February 1937), is a Belgian former elite steeplechaser and cross country runner. He won the 1962 European and 1964 Olympic titles in the 3000 m steeplechase and twice broke the world record.
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Nationality | Belgian |
Born | (1937-02-05) 5 February 1937 (age 87) Opvelp, Belgium |
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
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Country | Belgium |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Steeplechase, marathon |
Club | DC Leuven |
Retired | 1976 |
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Personal best(s) | 3000 m Steeplechase – 8:26.4 (1965) marathon – 2:16:30 (1974) |
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