Gilbert Van Manshoven
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gilbert•Van Manshoven |
| Used name | Gilbert•Van Manshoven |
| Born | 26 March 1946 in Rijkel, Limburg (BEL) |
| Died | 10 March 2019 in Tongeren, Limburg (BEL) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | RFC Liège, Liège (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Gilbert Van Manshoven was a middle-distance runner who competed in the 800 metres at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He won his only Belgian title in 1968 in the 800 metres. Van Manshoven competed at the 1971 European Championships in the 1,500 but failed to advance beyond the heats. He later became a teacher of applied sciences at Limburg University. He also taught tennis at the school and became a tennis coach to several Belgian players.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:47.7 (1968).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BEL |
Gilbert Van Manshoven | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h2 r1/3 |