Ronny Swiggers
Encyclopedia
Ronny Swiggers (born 1961 in Belgium
) from Mechelen
is one of Belgium's most successful quiz
players.
Swiggers came in 2nd place on two occasions in the World Quizzing Championships, being edged by Mark Bytheway
in 2008 and by superstar Kevin Ashman
in 2009.
In 2008, he has won the European title with the Belgian national team during the European Championships
in Oslo
. On that occasion, he also won the pairs competition together with Albert November. He has strong local competition in former European Champ Nico Pattyn
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) from Mechelen
Mechelen
Mechelen Footnote: Mechelen became known in English as 'Mechlin' from which the adjective 'Mechlinian' is derived...
is one of Belgium's most successful quiz
Quiz
A quiz is a form of game or mind sport in which the players attempt to answer questions correctly. In some countries, a quiz is also a brief assessment used in education and similar fields to measure growth in knowledge, abilities, and/or skills.Quizzes are usually scored in points and many...
players.
Swiggers came in 2nd place on two occasions in the World Quizzing Championships, being edged by Mark Bytheway
Mark Bytheway
Mark Bytheway was an England International Quiz player best known for becoming Quizzing World Champion in 2008 and winning the Top Brain competition of Brain of Britain.-Brain of Britain:...
in 2008 and by superstar Kevin Ashman
Kevin Ashman
Kevin Ashman from Winchester, Hampshire in England is one of the world's most successful quiz players and since 2002 a professional quizzer, an Egghead since 2003...
in 2009.
In 2008, he has won the European title with the Belgian national team during the European Championships
European Quizzing Championships
The European Quizzing Championships are an annual multi-disciplinary quiz event, in which representatives from various countries compete as individuals, teams and pairs. The last championships took place in Bruges, Belgium 4-6 November 2011...
in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
. On that occasion, he also won the pairs competition together with Albert November. He has strong local competition in former European Champ Nico Pattyn
Nico Pattyn
Nico Pattyn is one of Belgium's most successful quiz players. He became European Quizzing Champion in November 2007, claiming the title in Blackpool. He was the first to beat English quiz legend, Kevin Ashman at the European championships individuals...
.