1921 Netherlands–Germany international aquatics competitions

The Dutch water polo and swimming club De Dolfijn [nl] and the Dutch swimmer Rie Beisenherz went in August 1921 to Germany to compete in international aquatics competitions. International competitions were held on 6 August in Essen, on 8 August in Duisburg and on 10 August in Barmen. Swimming competitions and water polo matches were held.[1]

1921 Netherlands–Germany international aquatics competitions
LocationEssen
Duisburg
Barmen
Dates6-10 August 1921

Preparations

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Initially the tour of De Dolfijn was scheduled from 5 to 12 August 1921, with a total of six matches starting in Essen and ending in Ohligs.[2] However it was adjusted to less matches between 6 to 10 August.

6 August - Essen

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International aquatics competitions took place on 6 August 1921 in Essen, Germany. The Dutch Marie Beisenherz of the Amsterdamsche Dames Zwemclub (ADZ) won the 100 metres breaststroke in a time of 1:28.8. In the relay event both teams finished in the same time. Because the German team didn’t want to do a race again, De Dolfijn [nl] became the winner.[3] Awater polo match between De Dolfijn and Essener Schwimmverein was won by the Dutch team with 5-1.[3][4][4][5][6]

Swimming

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 m breaststroke   Rie Beisenherz (NED) 1:28.8
4 x 50 m relay   De Dolfijn 2:21.4   Essener Schwimmverein 2:21.4

Water polo

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6 August 1921 report   De Dolfijn 5–1   Essener Schwimmverein Essen

8 August - Duisburg

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On 8 August internationals competitions were organized by ASC Duisburg [de] (Amateur-Schwimm-Club Duisburg). De Dolfijn won the water polo match with 9-0 and won also the relay race. The Dutch Rie Beisenherz won the 100 metre breaststroke event.[7][8]

Swimming

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 m breaststroke   Rie Beisenherz (NED) 1:26.8
4 x 50 m relay   De Dolfijn [nl] 2:46.6

Water polo

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8 August 1921 report   De Dolfijn [nl] 9–0   ASC Duisburg [de] Duisburg
Scoring by half: 4-0, 5-0

10 August - Barmen

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The last completion of De Dolfijn in Germany was on 10 August in Barmen. The water polo team won with 2-0 against Schwimmverein Barmen.[9][10] Rie Beisenherz won the 100 metre breaststroke event in a time of 1:25.4.[11][12]

Swimming

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Event Gold Silver Bronze
100 m breaststroke   Rie Beisenherz (NED) 1:25.4

Water polo

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10 August 1921 report   De Dolfijn 2–0   Schwimmverein Barmen Barmen

References

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  1. "Marie Beisenherz in Duitschland". Algemeen Handelsblad (in Dutch). 5 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  2. ""De Dolfijn" naar Duitschland". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 27 July 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "De Dolfijn in Essen". De nieuwe courant (in Dutch). 9 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Marie Beisenherz wint te Essen". Provinciale Geldersche en Nijmeegsche courant (in Dutch). 8 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  5. "De toer van "De Dolfijn". & Marie Beizenherz wint te Essen". De courant (in Dutch). 8 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  6. "Zwemmen". Provinciale Noordbrabantsche en 's Hertogenbossche courant (in Dutch). 8 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  7. "De Dolfijn in Essen". De nieuwe courant (in Dutch). 8 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  8. ""De Dolfijn" in Duitschland". Het nieuws van den dag (in Dutch). 9 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  9. "De toer van "De Dolfijn"". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 11 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  10. "De Dolfijn in West-Duitschland". Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant (in Dutch). 11 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  11. "Marie Beisenherz wint te Barmen". Algemeen Handelsblad (in Dutch). 12 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.
  12. "Marie Beisenherz wint te Barmen". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 11 August 1921. Retrieved 21 October 2022 – via Delpher.