Charles Van den Born
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis Charles Édouard Maurice•Van den Born |
| Used name | Charles•Van den Born |
| Born | 11 July 1874 in Liège, Liège (BEL) |
| Died | 24 January 1958 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines (FRA) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
The top Belgian sprinter at the turn of the 20th century, Charles Van den Born won the Belgian title in the sprint in 1898, 1900, and 1905-09. He competed at the World Championships several times, placing third in 1908. Van den Born was also a pioneer in the early days of European aviation. He later settled in France and became a French citizen in December 1936.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | BEL |
Charles Van den Born | |||
| Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 2 h3 r6/7 | |||||
| Team Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | Belgium | 2 h3 r1/2 | ||||
| 3,000 metres, Handicap, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | AC h2 r1/2 |