Belgium at the 1900 Summer Olympics


Belgium competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
It was the first appearance of the European nation. Belgium was represented in France by 78 athletes, all of them male, who competed in 11 disciplines. They comprised 95 entries in 28 events.

Medalists

Archery

Belgium took three of six gold medals, two of seven silver medals, and one of five bronze medals in the six archery events that were Olympic. France and the Netherlands were the only other nations that competed, with France taking the remaining twelve medals. Many of the French, Dutch, and Belgian competitors are unknown as their names were not recorded. 4 of the 18 Belgian archers are known by name, 14 are not. The 18 archers had 35 entries over all 6 events.
AthleteEventsScoreRank
Hubert Van InnisAu Cordon Doré 33 metresUnknown
Hubert Van InnisAu Cordon Doré 50 metres29
Hubert Van InnisAu Chapelet 33 metresUnknown
Hubert Van InnisAu Chapelet 50 metresUnknown4
Emmanuel FoulonSur la Perche à la HerseUnknown
Émile DruartSur la Perche à la HerseUnknown
Louis GlineurSur la Perche à la PyramideUnknown

Cycling

Belgium's first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. One cyclist from Belgium competed in one event, winning no medals. Only his surname is known.

Equestrian

Belgium competed in the inaugural Olympic equestrian events, taking gold medals in 3 of 5 events. The names of 9 Belgian equestrians are unknown.

Fencing

Belgium competed in fencing at the nation's debut. The nation sent five fencers.

Football

represented Belgium in the football competition. The club squad lost its only match, to Club Française, to take third in the three-team competition.
; Summary
TeamEventMatch 1Match 2Place
Université de BruxellesMen's footballLost vs.
Club Français
6–2

; Match 2
; Roster
Université de Bruxelles

Gymnastics

Belgium's inaugural Olympic appearance included competing in the gymnastics portion of the program.
AthleteEventScoreRank
De PoortenCombined20799
MicheletCombined192112

Rowing

Belgium, through the Royal Club Nautique de Gand, sent coxed pairs and coxed eights boats to the first Olympic rowing competition.

Shooting

Belgium's first Olympic appearance included competing in the shooting events. Belgian shooters competed in the military pistol and military rifle sets of events.
ShooterEventScoreRank
Alban RoomanMen's 50 metre free pistol40513
Émile ThèvesMen's 50 metre free pistol40414
Victor RobertMen's 50 metre free pistol35116
Pierre EichhornMen's 50 metre free pistol34517
Charles LebègueMen's 50 metre free pistol31819
Alban Rooman
Émile Thèves
Victor Robert
Pierre Eichhorn
Charles Lebègue		Men's 50 metre free pistol, team18234
Charles PaumierMen's 300 metre free rifle, standing298
Paul Van AsbroeckMen's 300 metre free rifle, standing2974
Jules BuryMen's 300 metre free rifle, standing2827
Edouard MyinMen's 300 metre free rifle, standing26521
Joseph BarasMen's 300 metre free rifle, standing23330
Paul Van AsbroeckMen's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling3084
Charles PaumierMen's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling2979
Jules BuryMen's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling26924
Edouard MyinMen's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling24929
Joseph BarasMen's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling21030
Paul Van AsbroeckMen's 300 metre free rifle, prone3128
Edouard MyinMen's 300 metre free rifle, prone30413
Charles PaumierMen's 300 metre free rifle, prone30215
Joseph BarasMen's 300 metre free rifle, prone27028
Jules BuryMen's 300 metre free rifle, prone27028
Paul Van AsbroeckMen's 300 metre free rifle, three positions917
Charles PaumierMen's 300 metre free rifle, three positions8976
Jules BuryMen's 300 metre free rifle, three positions82122
Edouard MyinMen's 300 metre free rifle, three positions81823
Joseph BarasMen's 300 metre free rifle, three positions71330
Paul Van Asbroeck
Charles Paumier
Jules Bury
Edouard Myin
Joseph Baras		Men's 300 metre free rifle, team41666

Swimming

A man with the surname Hermand was Belgium's first Olympic swimmer. He competed in the 4000 metre freestyle but did not finish his first round heat.

Water polo

Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club represented Belgium in this event.
;Roster
AthleteEventRank
Jean de Backer
Victor de Behr
Henri Cohen
Fernand Feyaerts
Oscar Grégoire
Albert Michant
Georges Romas
Guillaume Séron
Victor Sonnemans
A. R. Upton		Water polo

;First Round
;Semi-Finals
;Final