About Arie Vosbergen
Lived 1882 – 1918 (aged 36). Arie Vosbergen was a Dutch athletics competitor and long-distance runner.
Ary ("Arie") Carel Hugo Vosbergen (June 10, 1882 in Rotterdam – November 14, 1918 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch middle distance and long distance runner. He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Vosbergen finished third and last in his initial semifinal heat of the 1500 metres with a time of 4:38.6, not advancing to the final.
In the 800 metres, Vosbergen did not finish his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. He was also a member of the Dutch 3-mile team race team, which lost its heat, and he competed in the 5 mile race and the Marathon, both of which he failed to finish.
In 1914, Vosbergen became Dutch champion in the 10,000 metres.
He died of the Spanish flu.
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Who was Arie Vosbergen?
Dutch athlete (1882–1918)
When was Arie Vosbergen born?
Arie Vosbergen was born on 10 June 1882 in Rotterdam.
When did Arie Vosbergen die?
Arie Vosbergen died on 14 November 1918.
What was Arie Vosbergen's occupation?
Arie Vosbergen was an athletics competitor and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Arie Vosbergen?
Arie Vosbergen was Dutch.
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