Ivo Van Damme
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ivo•Van Damme |
| Used name | Ivo•Van Damme |
| Born | 21 February 1954 in Dendermonde, Oost-Vlaanderen (BEL) |
| Died | 29 December 1976 in Orange, Vaucluse (FRA) |
| Measurements | 191 cm / 76 kg |
| NOC |  Belgium |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 2 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Died of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Personal Bests: 800 – 1:43.86 (1976); 1500 – 3:36.26 (1976).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Ivo Van Damme | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships (1–1–0 1975 Katowice silver: 800 m; 1976 München gold: 800 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Elected Belgian Athlete of the Year (1976)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died following a car accident.)