About Herman Meyboom
Lived 1889 – 2000. Herman Meyboom was a Belgian swimmer and water polo player.
Herman Meyboom (23 August 1889, in Surabaya – after 1912) was a Belgian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.
Meyboom is the youngest male Olympic silver medalist in water polo. On 22 July 1908, he won an Olympic silver medal at the age of 18 years and 334 days.
In 1908 and 1912 he also participated in the 100-metre freestyle events, but was eliminated in the first round in each.
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Who was Herman Meyboom?
Belgian water polo player
When was Herman Meyboom born?
Herman Meyboom was born on 23 August 1889 in Surabaya.
When did Herman Meyboom die?
Herman Meyboom died in 2000.
What was Herman Meyboom's occupation?
Herman Meyboom was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Herman Meyboom?
Herman Meyboom was Belgian.
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