| Belgium at the 1976 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | BEL |
| NOC | Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Montreal | |
| Competitors | 101 (75 men, 26 women) in 16 sports |
| Flag bearer | Gaston Roelants |
| Medals Ranked 28th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Belgium competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 101 competitors, 75 men and 26 women, took part in 80 events in 16 sports. [1]
Belgium finished in 28th position in the final medal rankings, with three silver medals and three bronze medals.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Ivo van Damme | Athletics | men's 800 metres |
| Silver | Ivo van Damme | Athletics | men's 1500 metres |
| Silver | Michel Vaarten | Cycling | men's 1000 metre time trial |
 Bronze | Karel Lismont | Athletics | men's marathon |
| Bronze | François Mathy | Equestrian | individual jumping Grand Prix |
| Bronze | Eric Wauters François Mathy Edgar-Henri Cuepper Stanny van Paesschen | Equestrian | team jumping Grand Prix |
In Belgium's second appearance in the modern archery competition, the nation was represented by two men, including Olympic veteran Robert Cogniaux.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 800 metres
Silver Medal)Men's 5.000 metres
Men's 10.000 metres
Men's Marathon
Bronze Medal)Men's High Jump
Men's Long Jump
Men's Discus Throw
Men's 20 km Race Walk
One man represented Belgium in boxing in 1976.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / Bronze match | |
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| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Rudy Gauwe | Men's heavyweight | Bye |  Eric George (ISV)W walk-over |  Clarence Hill (BER)L 5-0 | Did not advance | 5 | |
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