Richard Ludwig

Richard Ludwig (22 May 1877 – 10 August 1946) was a German rugby union player who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.[1] He was a member of the German rugby union team, which won the silver medal. Germany was represented at the tournament by the FC 1880 Frankfurt rather than an official national team.[2] He is the brother of Erich Ludwig, who also played at the 1900 tournament.[3]

Richard Ludwig
Germany, represented by FC 1880 Frankfurt, at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Birth nameRichard Ludwig
Date of birth22 May 1877
Place of birthFrankfurt, German Empire
Date of death10 August 1946(1946-08-10) (aged 69)
Place of deathKönigstein im Taunus, Allied-occupied Germany
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
FC 1880 Frankfurt ()
Medal record
Men's rugby union
Representing Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1900 Paris Team competition

References
  1. "Richard Ludwig". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. Die Gründerjahre des deutschen Rugbysports Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website - Foundation years, accessed: 3 April 2010
  3. Erich Ludwig profile at sports-reference.com, accessed: 4 April 2010


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