Leonard Broers

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeonard Pieter Maria August•Broers
Used nameLeonard•Broers
Born11 October 1906 in Mechelen (Mechlin), AntwerpenBEL
AffiliationsBerchem Sport — Berchem, AntwerpenBEL
NOCBelgiumBEL

Biography

Leonard Broers was a Belgian long-distance runner who represented Berchem Sport. Broers ran in the marathon at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics where he finished in 18th place. He was the best-placed Belgian in the race, finishing more than 10 minutes ahead of his nearest compatriot Gerard Steurs.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-44:37 (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics BEL Leonard Broers
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 18

Errata

Date of birth previously incorrectly given as 14 April 1905.