About Piet Ooms
Lived 1884 – 1961 (aged 76). Piet Ooms was a Dutch swimmer and water polo player.
Pieter ("Piet") Lodewijk Ooms (11 December 1884, Amsterdam – 14 February 1961, Amsterdam) was a Dutch freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He participated in the 1500 metre freestyle competition, but was eliminated in the first round.
Also he was part of the Dutch water polo team, which finished fourth in the 1908 tournament.
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Who was Piet Ooms?
Dutch swimmer (1884-1961)
When was Piet Ooms born?
Piet Ooms was born on 11 December 1884 in Amsterdam.
When did Piet Ooms die?
Piet Ooms died on 14 February 1961 in Amsterdam.
What was Piet Ooms's occupation?
Piet Ooms was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Piet Ooms?
Piet Ooms was Dutch.
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