Roger Moens
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Roger Moens is a Belgian former middle-distance runner. In 1955 he broke Rudolf Harbig's long-standing world record over 800 meters. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome he won a silver medal in the 80
Roger Moens in 1961
At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, 34 events in athletics were contested, 24 by men and 10 by women. There were a total number of 1016 participating athletes from 73 countries.
Roger Moens
…m, 800 m Club RCB/VS Achievements and titles Personal bests 400 m – 47.3 (1955) 800 m – 1:45.7 (1955) Medal record Representing Belgium Olympic Games 1960 Rome 800 m Roger Moens (born 26 April 1930) is a Belgian former middle-distance runner. In 1955 he broke Rudolf Harbig's long-standing world record over 800…
Host stadium (shown in 2024)
3000 m steeplechase final. Sokolov (#570, URS) is in the lead, chased by Roelants (#242, BEL), Rzhishchin (#568, URS) and Konov (URS). Jones (#420, USA) is on the left