Laury Koster
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Laure "Laury"•Koster |
| Used name | Laury•Koster |
| Born | 23 April 1902 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX) |
| Died | 22 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
- Listed in First Female Competitors at the Olympics by Country (First woman to compete for Luxembourg)
Errata
Date of birth also seen incorrectly as 24 April 1902.