Edgard Gijsen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edgard•Gijsen |
| Used name | Edgard•Gijsen |
| Nick/petnames | Belga |
| Born | 29 January 1940 in Antwerpen (Antwerp), Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 31 July 2008 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (BRA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro (BRA) |
| NOC |  Brazil |
Biography
Edgard Gijsen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1959 Pan American Games coxless pairs (with the non-Olympian Milton Bruno Meurer), 3rd in the 1963 Pan American Games double sculls (with Francisco Todesco), 1st in the 1971 Pan American Games double sculls (with Harri Klein).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Rowing | BRA |
Edgard Gijsen | |||
| Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) | Harry Klein | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–1–1 1959 Chicago ROW silver: coxless pairs; 1963 São Paulo ROW bronze: double sculls; 1971 Cali ROW gold: double sculls)