Lucien Theys
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Born | 25 February 1927 Overijse, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium |
| Died | 19 January 1996 (aged 68) Overijse, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium |
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | middle/long-distance/steeplchase |
| Club | Union Saint-Gilloise |
Lucien Maurice Theys (25 February 1927 – 19 January 1996) was a Belgian long-distance runner who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the winner of the 1950 International Cross Country Championships.
Thys won the British AAA Championships title in the 3 miles event at the 1950 AAA Championships.[2][3][4][5]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lucien Theys". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "Bailey's furlong record confirmed". Daily Herald. 15 July 1950. Retrieved 15 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Won Arthur Wint equals half-mile record". Weekly Dispatch (London). 16 July 1950. Retrieved 15 April 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 15 April 2025.