Adolphe Groscol

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAdolphe Elie•Groscol
Used nameAdolphe•Groscol
Born12 May 1904 in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
Died24 August 1985
AffiliationsDaring Club de Bruxelles, Bruxelles (BEL)
NOC Belgium

Biography

Belgian sprinter Adolphe Groscol won the national title in the 200 metres in 1928, earning him a place at the Olympics. At the Amsterdam Games Groscol ran in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and the 4 × 100 metres relay, but did not advance from the heats in any of those. One year after the Olympics he won his second Belgian title with victory in the 200 metres hurdles.

Personal Bests: 100 – unknown; 200 – 22.6 (1928).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics BEL Adolphe Groscol
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h15 r1/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h5 r1/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Belgium 3 h2 r1/2