Joseph Van Assche
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Josephus "Joseph"•Van Assche |
| Used name | Joseph•Van Assche |
| Nick/petnames | Jef |
| Born | 4 August 1905 in Weert, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 11 June 1972 in Sint-Niklaas, Oost-Vlaanderen (BEL) |
| Measurements | 85 kg |
| Affiliations | Roosen's WC, Temse (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Joseph Van Assche was from Weert, about 10 minutes south of Temse over the Scheldt. Training under European champion wrestler Hyacinthe Roosen at his club based in Temse, Van Assche was one of five representatives from the club to represent Belgium at the 1928 Olympic Games held in Amsterdam. Competing in the light-heavyweight freestyle tournament, he placed fifth after losing to Heywood Edwards of the United States in the semifinal round.
Domestically, Van Assche won a regional (Flanders) title and eventually the national championship title in 1935. His twin brother, Britonus “Tony”, was also a successful freestyle wrestler and winner of national titles in the 1920s.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | BEL |
Joseph Van Assche | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Errata
Name previously listed as Jacques Van Assche, but this is incorrect