Belgium at the 1976 Summer Olympics

Belgium competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. 101 competitors, 75 men and 26 women, took part in 80 events in 16 sports.

Medalists

Belgium finished in 28th position in the final medal rankings, with three silver medals and three bronze medals.

Silver

• Ivo van Damme — Athletics, men's 800 metres
• Ivo van Damme — Athletics, men's 1500 metres
• Michel Vaarten — Cycling, men's 1000 metre time trial

Bronze

• Karel Lismont — Athletics, men's marathon
• François Mathy — Equestrian, individual jumping Grand Prix
• Eric Wouters, François Mathy, Edgar-Henri Cuepper, and Stanny van Paesschen — Equestrian, team jumping Grand Prix

Archery

In Belgium's second appearance in the modern archery competition, the nation was represented by two men, including Olympic veteran Robert Cogniaux.

Men's Individual Competition:

• Piene Blacks — 2353 points (→ 18th place)
• Robert Cogniaux — 2346 points (→ 23rd place)

Athletics

Men's 800 metres

• Ivo Van Damme

* Heat — 1:47.80

* Semi Final — 1:46.00

* Final......

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