Frédéric Claessens
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frederik Jozef "Frédéric"•Claessens |
| Used name | Frédéric•Claessens |
| Born | 9 February 1896 in Niel, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Affiliations | Koninklijke Velo Club Hoboken, Hoboken (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Fréderic Claessens of Niel was one of three members of the Koninklijke Velo Club Hoboken to be selected to compete at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerpen (Antwerp). There, he competed in the 2,000 metres tandem track sprint event where rode alongside clubmate Frans Verschueren, but the pair did not finish in their heat and was eliminated after the first round.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | BEL |
Frédéric Claessens | |||
| Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | Frans Verschueren | AC h4 r1/3 |
Errata
Name previously given as Gustave Claessen, but this is not supported by contemporary sources.