About Ludvig Dam
Lived 1884 – 1972 (aged 88). Ludvig Dam was a Danish swimmer.
Hans Peter Ludvig Dam (24 March 1884 – 29 March 1972) was a Danish freestyle and backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics and 1908 Summer Olympics.
In the 1906 Olympics, he was sixth in his heat of 100 metre freestyle and did not advance.
In the 1908 Olympics, he won a silver medal in 100 metre backstroke. He was also a member of Danish 4x200 metre freestyle relay team, which placed second on its heat and did not advance.
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Who was Ludvig Dam?
Danish swimmer (1884-1972)
When was Ludvig Dam born?
Ludvig Dam was born on 24 March 1884 in Nykøbing Falster.
When did Ludvig Dam die?
Ludvig Dam died on 29 March 1972 in Odense.
What was Ludvig Dam's occupation?
Ludvig Dam was a swimmer.
What nationality was Ludvig Dam?
Ludvig Dam was Danish.
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