Joseph Werbrouck
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Joseph Werbrouck was a Belgian
track cycling
racer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
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In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the 20 kilometres competition. He also competed in the 660 yards event
but was eliminated in the first round.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
track cycling
Track cycling
Track cycling is a bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using track bicycles....
racer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
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In 1908 he won the bronze medal in the 20 kilometres competition. He also competed in the 660 yards event
Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's 660 yards
The men's 660 yards was one of seven track cycling events on the Cycling at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was the shortest of the events, comprising a single lap of the track...
but was eliminated in the first round.