Louis Balbach, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American Olympic diver
Date of Birth: 23-May-1896
Place of Birth: San Jose, California, United States
Date of Death: 11-Oct-1943
Profession: competitive diver
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Louis Balbach
- Louis James Balbach (May 23, 1896 – October 11, 1943) was an American diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in San Jose, California, the son of Louis Augusta Balbach (1868-1908) and Nettie Viola (Bonar) Balbach (1873-1958.
- Louis died in Portland, Oregon.
- Louis James Balbach was a well known swimmer and diver in the Portland area, doing well in many competitions.
- He won an athletic scholarship to Columbia University, with whose team he went to the Olympics. In 1920 he won the bronze medal in the 3 m springboard competition.
- In the 10 metre platform event he finished sixth.
- Louis finished his degree at Columbia University, and went on to become a lawyer.
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