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Eric De Beck
Erik De Beck (born 6 June 1951) is a Belgian former long-distance runner who specialised in cross country running. His greatest performance was a gold medal at the 1974 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. He shared in the team title at that event on three occasions: 1973, 1974 and 1977. De Beck won three national titles in his career, taking two cross country wins (1974 and 1976) and one 10,000 metres title (1983). He totalled nine appearances at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships as well as three outings at its precursor, the International Cross Country Championships, where he was a junior medallist in 1970. He married Joske Van Santberghe, who was also a medallist at the World Cross Country Championships. Career Born in Merelbeke, in his youth he joined K.A.A. Gent – one of the oldest sports clubs in the country. While he was still at high school De Beck entered the 1967 Cross van Le Soir, a major cross country race open to the public, and finished eleventh ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics (sport)
Athletics is a group of sporting events that involves competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and racewalking. The results of racing events are decided by finishing position (or time, where measured), while the jumps and throws are won by the athlete that achieves the highest or furthest measurement from a series of attempts. The simplicity of the competitions, and the lack of a need for expensive equipment, makes athletics one of the most common types of sports in the world. Athletics is mostly an individual sport, with the exception of relay races and competitions which combine athletes' performances for a team score, such as cross country. Organized athletics are traced back to the Ancient Olympic Games from 776 BC. The rules and format of the modern events in athletics were defined in Western Europe and North America in the 19th and early 20th century, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emiel Puttemans
Emiel Adrien "Miel" Puttemans (born 8 October 1947) is a retired middle- and long-distance runner, who set world records for 3000 metres (7 minutes 37.6 seconds) in 1972, for 2 miles (8 minutes 17.8 seconds) in 1971, and for 5000 metres (13 minutes 13 seconds) in 1972. He won two European Indoor Championships titles in the 3000 m, in 1973 and 1974, and finished second in 1978. At the 1972 Summer Olympics, Puttemans won a silver medal in the 10,000 metres and finished in fifth place in the 5000 metres. He then set a world record in the 5000 metres six days after the 1972 games. He also competed in these events at the 1968, 1976 and 1980 Games, but with less success.Miel Puttemans . sports-reference.com In 1982, he won the first edition of the |
Zwijndrecht (Belgium) , a town in the Netherlands
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Zwijndrecht may refer to: * Zwijndrecht, Belgium, a town in Belgium * Zwijndrecht, Netherlands Zwijndrecht () is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands. It is located in the province of South Holland, at the southern tip of the island of IJsselmonde, and at the confluence of the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden-Merwede, and Noord. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1987 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Warszawa, Poland, at the Służewiec Racecourse on March 22, 1987. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald and in the Evening Times. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (11.95 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (7.05 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (5.05 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Medal table (unofficial) *Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team competition counting as one medal. Participation An unofficial count yields the participation of 576 athletes from 47 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published. * (14) * (18) * (20) * (11) * (5) * ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1983 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Gateshead, England, at the Riverside Park on March 20, 1983. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald ''The Herald'' is a Scottish broadsheet newspaper founded in 1783. ''The Herald'' is the longest running national newspaper in the world and is the eighth oldest daily paper in the world. The title was simplified from ''The Glasgow Herald'' in ... and in the Evening Times. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (11.994 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (8.033 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (4.072 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Medal table (unofficial) *Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1982 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Rome, Italy, at the Ippodromo delle Capannelle on March 21, 1982. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. In the senior men's competition, two-time defending champion Craig Virgin had traveled to Rome to defend his title, but was unable to race. On the day before the contest, was sent to the hospital by ambulance, where he was hospitalized for six days with a swollen kidney and a massive urinary tract infection. Doctors ultimately decided against removal of Virgin's right kidney, although the kidney was later removed in 1994. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (11.978 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (7.926 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (4.663 km) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1981 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Madrid, Spain, at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela on March 28, 1981. A report on the event was given in the ''Glasgow Herald ''The Herald'' is a Scottish broadsheet newspaper founded in 1783. ''The Herald'' is the longest running national newspaper in the world and is the eighth oldest daily paper in the world. The title was simplified from ''The Glasgow Herald'' in ...''. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (12 km) * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (7.25 km) * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (4.41 km) * Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Medal table (unofficial) * Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1979 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Limerick, Ireland, at the Greenpark Racecourse on 25 March 1979. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (12 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (7.36 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (5.04 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Medal table (unofficial) *Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team competition counting as one medal. Participation An unofficial count yields the participation of 383 athletes from 27 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published. * (11) * (7) * (21) * (20) * (1) * (21) * (21) * (21) * (21) * (4) * (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1978 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Bellahouston Park on 25 March 1978. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (12.3 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (7.036 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (4.728 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Medal table (unofficial) *Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team competition counting as one medal. Participation An unofficial count yields the participation of 358 athletes from 27 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published. * (7) * (19) * (18) * (5) * (21) * (21) * (6) * (21) * (17) * (9) * ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Léon Schots
Léon Schots (born 11 June 1952) is a Belgian former long-distance runner who competed in track and cross country running competitions. His greatest achievement was a gold medal at the 1977 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, where he also led Belgium to the team title. He was an eleven time national champion, with victories from 1500 metres to 10,000 metres on the track in addition to three Belgian cross country titles. He twice represented Belgium at the European Athletics Championships (1974 and 1978). He also placed fourth at the 1980 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, sharing in the team bronze, and was a three-time champion at the World Military Cross Country Championships. Career Born in Halen,Lemmens, Nic (1977). "Leon Schots, een grote onder de groten" . ''De Atletiekwereld'' (no. 8: KNAU). he began training with the R.F.C. de Liège running club and made his first appearance at the International Cross Country Championships in 1971, coming 32nd in the junior cat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 1976 IAAF World Cross Country Championships was held in Chepstow, Wales, at the Chepstow Racecourse on 28 February 1976. A report on the event was given in the Glasgow Herald. Complete results for men, junior men, women, medallists, and the results of British athletes were published. Medallists Race results Senior men's race (12 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Junior men's race (7.8 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Senior women's race (4.8 km) *Note: Athletes in parentheses did not score for the team result Medal table (unofficial) *Note: Totals include both individual and team medals, with medals in the team competition counting as one medal. Participation An unofficial count yields the participation of 306 athletes from 21 countries. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published. * (14) * (21) * (5) * (6) * (21) * (18) * (21) * (19) * (19) * (15) * (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariano Haro
Mariano Haro Cisneros (born 27 May 1940) is a former Spanish athlete, competing in the long-distance events. He was born in Becerril de Campos. Haro ran almost compulsively using his gifted legs to run errands and handle odd jobs. He soon became prominently competitive in a sport he hardly chose. In the 1960s he won almost every 5,000 and 10,000 meter event held in Spain. His closest Spanish competitor was Javier Alvarez Salgado. Haro placed 4th in the 10,000-meter 1972 Summer Olympics final at Munich in an epic battle against Lasse Virén, Emiel Puttemans, Miruts Yifter, and Frank Shorter. He qualified for the 5,000-meter final in those Games, but defaulted at the eleventh hour. He also competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phi ... at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
