Dick Langerhorst
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Born26 March 1946
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Died13 May 2008 (aged 62)
Noordwijk, the Netherlands
Noordwijk, the Netherlands
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
 Dick Langerhorst in 1968 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 March 1946 Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
| Died | 13 May 2008 (aged 62) Noordwijk, the Netherlands |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Club | HZ&PC, Den Haag |
Dirk Frans Arie "Dick" Langerhorst (26 March 1946 – 13 May 2008) was a Dutch swimmer. He competed in three events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the finals.[1] Between 1964 and 1969 he dominated national championships, winning 24 titles and setting 27 national records in freestyle and butterfly disciplines.[2]
After retiring from swimming he continued playing water polo and worked as a fitness coach.[3]
