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Belgium · MAG · 1920 – 1920

François Claessens

François Claessens competed for Belgium in men's artistic gymnastics, 1920. Career medals: 1 silver.

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Career, in brief

François Claessens competed for Belgium in men's artistic gymnastics at the 1920 Games. He placed 2nd in the team (european system),.

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Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 1 appearance

1920 Antwerp Olympics

Antwerp
Team Final BelgiumITA 359.855 · BEL 346.765 · FRA 340.100 · TCH 305.255 SILVER

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Sources

Sources olympedia.org (Antwerp 1920)
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