Roger Moens

Roger Moens (born 26 April 1930) is a Belgian former middle-distance runner. In 1955 he broke Rudolf Harbig's long-standing world record over 800 meters. At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome he won a silver medal in the 800 m.

Roger Moens
Roger Moens in 1961
Personal information
Born (1930-04-26) 26 April 1930
Erembodegem, Belgium
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 m, 800 m
ClubRCB/VS
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 m – 47.3 (1955)
800 m – 1:45.7 (1955)
Medal record
Representing  Belgium
Olympic Games
1960 Rome 800 m
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