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Fons Brydenbach was born on 12 October, 1954 in Vorselaar, Belgium, is a Belgian sprinter. Discover Fons Brydenbach's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
12 October, 1954 |
| Birthday |
12 October |
| Birthplace |
Vorselaar, Belgium |
| Date of death |
May 8, 2009, |
| Died Place |
Wechelderzande, Lille, Belgium |
| Nationality |
Belgium |
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He is a member of famous Sprinter with the age 55 years old group.
Fons Brydenbach Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Fons Brydenbach height is 1.85 m .
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1.85 m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Fons Brydenbach Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Fons Brydenbach worth at the age of 55 years old? Fons Brydenbach’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sprinter. He is from Belgium. We have estimated
Fons Brydenbach's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Sprinter |
Fons Brydenbach Social Network
Timeline
Brydenbach held a master's degree in physical education from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and worked as a teacher. He was married, had three children and resided in Wechelderzande. He died of bladder cancer in May 2009.
In 1976, still only 21 years old, Brydenbach competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. After running in 45.28 seconds in the semi-final, he improved to 45.04 seconds in the final race. He finished fourth, but the time was a lifetime best result. It was a Belgian record, and stood until 2003 when Cédric Van Branteghem broke it. He came close to improving the result at the 1980 Summer Olympics, where he finished fifth in the final with 45.10 seconds. He also competed in the 4 x 400 metre relay, but the team failed to finish. The next year he contributed to a Belgian record in this event—3:03.68 minutes, which stood until 2008. Brydenbach also won the gold medal at the 1977 Summer Universiade. His new championship record of 45.18 seconds stood for two years.
Brydenbach had 10.46 seconds in the 100 metres and 20.68 seconds in the 200 metres, both achieved in 1975.
In 1974 Brydenbach won the gold medal at the European Indoor Championships, ahead of Andreas Scheibe and Günter Arnold. In the same year he set a new world indoor record with 45.9 seconds. At the 1975 European Indoor Championships he only reached the semi-final, but at the 1977 European Indoor Championships, he won another gold medal.
Alfons ("Fons") Brydenbach (12 October 1954 – 8 May 2009) was a Belgian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres. He is a former world indoor record holder.
He was born in 1954 in Vorselaar. In 1973 he won the gold medal at the European Junior Championships. With the time of 45.86 seconds he smashed the previous championship record. The championship record stood until 1979, when Hartmut Weber broke it. Also in 1973, he took his first Belgian title in the 400 metres. He would defend 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1981, but faced competition from Mario De Marchi, Christian Allemeersch and Eddy De Leeuw. Brydenbach also won the Belgian 100 metres title in 1975 and the 200 metres title in 1974 and 1975.
