Olympic Games 2020: Belgium’s schedule today
Friday, 06 August 2021
Credit: Belga
Hot off of a successful day yesterday, Belgium has another busy day for events at the Olympic Games in Tokyo today (Friday 6 August).
Here’s the programme:
ATHLETICS
– Olympic Stadium
13h37: 4x400m (men) – heats: BELGIUM
TRACK CYCLING
– Izu Velodrome
10:15-11:00: Madison (women) – FINAL: JOLIEN D’HOORE/LOTTE KOPECKY
RIDING
– Equestrian Park
12:00-15:05: Jumping – Team competition – Qualification: BELGIUM – PIETER DEVOS (Claire Z), JEROME GUERY (Quel Homme de Hus), GREGORY WATHELET (Nevados S)
GOLF
– Kasumigaseki Country Club
0h30-09h00: 3rd round (ladies): MANON DE ROEY
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