About Louis Van Parys
Lived 1908 – 1998 (aged 89–90). Louis Van Parys was a Belgian swimmer.
Louis Van Parijs, also spelled Parys (July 16, 1908 – September 6, 1998) was a Belgian swimmer who won two medals in the 200m breaststroke at the 1926 and 1927 European Aquatics Championships. He was the national champion in the same event in 1925–1927, 1930 and 1937, but also competed in freestyle swimming and won the 200m and 400m national titles in 1927. He participated in the 1928 Summer Olympics but did not reach the finals.
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Who was Louis Van Parys?
Belgian swimmer
When was Louis Van Parys born?
Louis Van Parys was born in 1908 in Ghent.
When did Louis Van Parys die?
Louis Van Parys died on 6 September 1998 in Ghent.
What was Louis Van Parys's occupation?
Louis Van Parys was a swimmer.
What nationality was Louis Van Parys?
Louis Van Parys was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Van Parys. https://biography.guide/louis-van-parys/
MLA: "Louis Van Parys." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-van-parys/.
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