About Louis De Ridder
Lived 1902 – 1981 (aged 78). Louis De Ridder was a Belgian ice hockey player, speed skater and bobsledder.
Louis De Ridder (9 June 1902 – 5 May 1981) was a Belgian athlete who competed in ice hockey, speed skating and bobsleigh at the 1924 and 1936 Winter Olympics. His best achievement was fifth place in the four-man bobsleigh event in 1936. As a speed skater, he placed 19th in both the 500 m and 1500 m events in 1924. He was part of the Belgian ice hockey teams that finished 7th and 13th in 1924 and 1936, respectively.
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Who was Louis De Ridder?
Belgian winter sports athlete (1902–1981)
When was Louis De Ridder born?
Louis De Ridder was born on 9 June 1902 in Heist-aan-Zee.
When did Louis De Ridder die?
Louis De Ridder died on 5 May 1981.
What was Louis De Ridder's occupation?
Louis De Ridder was an ice hockey player, speed skater and bobsledder.
What nationality was Louis De Ridder?
Louis De Ridder was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis De Ridder. https://biography.guide/louis-de-ridder/
MLA: "Louis De Ridder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-de-ridder/.
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