Philippe Housiaux

Philippe Housiaux
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
BornPhilippe Georges Albert Alexis Fernand Housiaux
(1947-12-10) 10 December 1947
Ixelles, Belgium
Sport
Event(s)
100 metres, 200 metres, long jump

Philippe Georges Albert Alexis Fernand Housiaux (born 10 December 1947) is a Belgian long jumper and sprinter. Housiaux competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the men's 100 metres, 200 metres, and long jump, though did not advance to the finals of any of the events. He became the 1969 Belgian National Champion in the long jump and was awarded the Golden Spike. He also qualified for the 1972 Summer Olympics but had to resign to take a law exam to complete his Doctor of Laws.

He has remained active in sport as a commentator for a broadcasting network. He had also led Brussels' bids for the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2005 World Championships in Athletics.

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