About Henri Smets
Lived 1896 – 1950 (aged 53). Henri Smets was a Belgian long-distance runner.
Henri Smets (Wezembeek-Oppem, 23 December 1896 - Brussel, 1994) was a Belgian cross country athlete. He was a participant of the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp.
Performances
Olympic
Participant of the de VII° 1920 Summer Olympics Antwerp Results Men 5000 m: 8th in heat 4 Men individual crosscountry : 33d Men team crosscountry: 6th Men team 3000 m: 4th in semi-final
Belgian Championships 1919 Fourth place in Belgian Championship 1500 m
1920 Fourth in Belgian Championship 5000 m
1921 Third place in Belgian Championship 800 m
1922 Fourth place in Belgian Championship 1500 m
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henri Smets?
Belgian long-distance runner
When was Henri Smets born?
Henri Smets was born on 23 December 1896 in Wezembeek-Oppem.
When did Henri Smets die?
Henri Smets died on 11 March 1950.
What was Henri Smets's occupation?
Henri Smets was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Henri Smets?
Henri Smets was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henri Smets. https://biography.guide/henri-smets/
MLA: "Henri Smets." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henri-smets/.
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