Notable People
- Ancestral town of famed British actor Dirk Bogarde through paternal grandfather Aimé Van Den Bogaerde.
- The band members of 't Hof van Commerce, including singer–songwriter Flip Kowlier, are from Izegem.
- Bart Staes, member of the European Parliament, was born in Izegem.
- Johan Bruyneel, former professional cyclist, now director of Team RadioShack who led Lance Armstrong during his seven Tour de France wins was also born here.
- Ulla Werbrouck, judoka, Olympic gold winner at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
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