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Émile Vercken

b. 1903

Athlete, field hockey player

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About Émile Vercken

Born 1903. Émile Vercken was a Belgian field hockey player and athletics competitor.

Émile Vercken (9 February 1903 – 27 January 1943) was a Belgian track and field athlete and field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bakhmut. He was a member of the Belgian field hockey team which finished fourth in the 1928 Olympic tournament. He played one match as forward and scored one goal. At the same Olympics he also participated as track and field athlete and was part of the Belgian relay team which was eliminated in the first round of the 4x100 metre relay event.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Émile Vercken?

athlete, field hockey player

When was Émile Vercken born?

Émile Vercken was born on 9 February 1903 in Bakhmut.

What was Émile Vercken's occupation?

Émile Vercken was a field hockey player and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Émile Vercken?

Émile Vercken was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Émile Vercken

· Wikidata: Q8078319

· DBpedia: Émile Vercken

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