Oscar van Rappard
Dutch hurdler and footballer
About Oscar van Rappard
Lived 1896 – 1962 (aged 66). Oscar van Rappard was a Dutch association football player and athletics competitor.
Oscar Emile, Knight van Rappard (2 April 1896 in Probolinggo, Dutch East Indies – 18 April 1962 in The Hague) was a track and field athlete and football (soccer) player from the Netherlands. He was the older brother of Ernst Herman van Rappard. As a forward, he played between 1912 and 1921 for HBS in The Hague. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1920.
At his Olympic debut he won the bronze medal with the Netherlands national football team, while at the same tournament he ran the 110 m hurdles, where he was eliminated in the qualifying heats.
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Who was Oscar van Rappard?
Dutch hurdler and footballer (1896-1962)
When was Oscar van Rappard born?
Oscar van Rappard was born on 2 April 1896 in Probolinggo.
When did Oscar van Rappard die?
Oscar van Rappard died on 18 April 1962 in The Hague.
What was Oscar van Rappard's occupation?
Oscar van Rappard was an association football player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Oscar van Rappard?
Oscar van Rappard was Dutch.
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