Juul Bosmans
Belgian hurdler
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Jules Delphine Bosmans also known as Juul Bosmans (23 April 1914 – 29 November 2000) was a Belgian hurdler who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityBelgian
Born23 April 1914
Mortsel, Antwerp
Died29 November 2000 (aged 86)
Mortsel, Antwerp
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 23 April 1914 Mortsel, Antwerp |
| Died | 29 November 2000 (aged 86) Mortsel, Antwerp |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 110 metres/440 yards hurdles |
| Club | Beerschot VAC, Antwerpen |
Biography
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Bosmans competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles.[2]
Bosmans won three consecutive 440 yards titles at the prestigious AAA Championships.[3] The first was at the 1937 AAA Championships,[4][5] followed by successes at the 1938 AAA Championships[6][7] and 1939 AAA Championships[8][9] before his career was interrupted by World War II.
