Wilhelmus Braams
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Wilhelmus Theodorus•Braams |
| Used name | Wilhelmus•Braams |
| Born | 25 August 1886 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 3 July 1955 (aged 68 years 10 months 9 days) in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Affiliations | Pro Patria, Rotterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Wilhelmus Braams was a Dutch long-distance runner who represented Pro Patria in Rotterdam. In May 1908 Braams won the five-mile race in Rotterdam and the Haarlem marathon, with both events serving as the selection process for the 1908 London Olympics. He ran in both events at the Games but did not finish in either of them. In the marathon Braams abandoned the race after only completing just over four miles of the course.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Wilhelmus Braams | |||
| 5 miles, Men (Olympic) | AC h3 r1/2 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 3 miles, Team, Men (Olympic) | Netherlands |