Armand Parmentier (born 15 February 1954 in
Waregem
Waregem (; vls, Woaregem), sometimes known as Waereghem, is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality lies in the valley of the river Leie, between Kortrijk and Ghent. It is part of the arrondiss ...
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) is a Belgian former
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
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who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the secon ...
in Los Angeles. There, he finished in 30th position, clocking 2:18:10. Two years earlier, he won the silver medal in the classic distance at the
1982 European Championships.
Achievements
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sports-reference
1954 births
Living people
Belgian male long-distance runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics
European Athletics Championships medalists
Olympic athletes for Belgium
People from Waregem
Sportspeople from West Flanders
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