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Belgium competed at the ''' 1900 Summer Olympics ''' in Paris , France . It was the first appearance of the European nation. Belgium was represented in France by 78This differs from de Wael's count of 84. De Wael counts three water poloists who are not included on the team roster according to the IOC, two equestrians who competed in only non-Olympic events (a third non-Olympic equestrian also competed in croquet), and two unknown coxswains in rowing where there was only one. athletes, all of them male, who competed in 11 disciplines. They comprised 95 entries in 28 events. MEDALS Gold
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RESULTS BY EVENT Archery See Also: Archery at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium took three of six gold medals, two of seven silver medals, and one of five bronze medals in the six archery events that were Olympic. France and the Netherlands were the only other nations that competed, with France taking the remaining twelve medals. Many of the French, Dutch, and Belgian competitors are unknown as their names were not recorded. 4 of the 18 Belgian archers are known by name, 14 are not. The 18 archers had 35 entries over all 6 events. Croquet See Also: Croquet at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium and France were the only two nations to compete in croquet. Belgium sent one man, who won no medals in the sport. He competed in only one of the three events, not finishing the first round. Cycling See Also: Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium's first cycling appearance was at the second Olympic cycling competition, 1900. One cyclist from Belgium competed in one event, winning no medals. Only his surname is known. Equestrian See Also: Equestrian at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium competed in the inaugural Olympic equestrian events, taking 2 of 3 gold medals. The names of 9 Belgian equestrians are unknown. Fencing See Also: Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium competed in fencing at the nation's debut appearance. The nation sent five fencers. Football See Also: Football at the 1900 Summer Olympics Université De Bruxelles represented Belgium in the football competition. The club squad lost its only match, to Club Française , to take third in the three-team competition. Gymnastics See Also: Gymnastics at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium's inaugural Olympic appearance included competing in the gymnastics portion of the program. Rowing See Also: Rowing at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium, through the Royal Club Nautique De Gand , sent coxed pairs and coxed eights boats to the first Olympic rowing competition. Shooting See Also: Shooting at the 1900 Summer Olympics Belgium's first Olympic appearance included competing in the shooting events. Belgian shooters competed in the military pistol and military rifle sets of events. Swimming See Also: Swimming at the 1900 Summer Olympics Water polo See Also: Water Polo at the 1900 Summer Olympics NOTES REFERENCES
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