Laury Koster

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameLaure "Laury"•Koster
Used nameLaury•Koster
Born23 April 1902 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
Died22 October 1999 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
NOC Luxembourg

Biography

Laury Koster was a was a Luxembourgian swimmer and musician. At the 1924 Paris Olympics Koster competed in the 200 metres breaststroke. She finished in sixth place in the final. Koster was the first woman to represent Luxembourg at the Olympics. Koster also played the cello piano and saxophone. After retiring from swimming Koster played the cello for the RTL orchestra during the 1950s.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) LUX Laury Koster
200 metres Breaststroke, Women (Olympic) 6

Special Notes

Errata

Date of birth also seen incorrectly as 24 April 1902.