About Emiel Pauwels
Lived 1918 – 2014 (aged 95). Emiel Pauwels was a Belgian athletics competitor.
Emiel Pauwels (22 December 1918 - 7 January 2014) was a Belgian athlete of high jump, discus, javelin and running. He was best known for his gold at the European Indoor Athletics Championships Indoor in San Sebastian on the 60m sprint for veterans at the age of 94. The video of the sprint was a huge hit on YouTube.
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Who was Emiel Pauwels?
Athlete from Belgium
When was Emiel Pauwels born?
Emiel Pauwels was born on 22 December 1918 in Bruges.
When did Emiel Pauwels die?
Emiel Pauwels died on 7 January 2014.
What was Emiel Pauwels's occupation?
Emiel Pauwels was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Emiel Pauwels?
Emiel Pauwels was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emiel Pauwels. https://biography.guide/emiel-pauwels/
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