Philipus Freylinck (9 April 1886 – 15 December 1908) was a South African
cyclist
Cycling, also, when on a two-wheeled bicycle, called bicycling or biking, is the use of cycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bicyclists", or "bikers". Apart from two ...
. He competed in four events at the
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were ori ...
.
Freylinck committed suicide by shooting himself in 1908.
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1886 births
1908 suicides
1908 deaths
South African male cyclists
Olympic cyclists for South Africa
Cyclists at the 1908 Summer Olympics
People from Graaff-Reinet
Suicides by firearm in South Africa
Sportspeople from the Eastern Cape
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