The exam over the GamesSourced
He qualified for the Olympics.
Then chose a law exam.
Belgian athlete Philippe Housiaux competed in sprinting and long jump at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He qualified again for the 1972 Games but withdrew to take a law exam needed for his degree.
That Olympic summer,
he headed for an exam.
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