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Hungary At The 1980 Summer Olympics
Hungary competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. 263 competitors, 182 men and 81 women, took part in 151 events in 21 sports. Medalists Gold * László Foltán and István Vaskuti — Canoeing, Men's C2 500m Canadian Pairs * Zoltán Magyar — Gymnastics, Men's Pommeled Horse * Károly Varga — Shooting, Men's Small-bore Rifle Prone * Sándor Wladár — Swimming, Men's 200m Backstroke * Péter Baczakó — Weightlifting, Men's Middle Heavyweight * Ferenc Kocsis — Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Welterweight * Norbert Növényi — Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Light Heavyweight Silver * István Joós and István Szabó — Canoeing, Men's K2 1000m Kayak Pairs * Ernõ Kolczonay — Fencing, Men's Épée Individual * Magda Maros — Fencing, Women's Foil Individual * Tamás Szombathelyi — Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition * László Horváth, Tibor Maracskó and Tamás Szombathelyi — Pentathlon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungarian Olympic Committee
The Hungarian Olympic Committee ( hu, Magyar Olimpiai Bizottság, ''MOB'') is the National Olympic Committee representing Hungary. History The Hungarian Olympic Committee was founded on 19 December 1895, as sixth in the world, following the French, Greek, American, German and Australian Olympic Committees. List of presidents Member federations The Hungarian National Federations are the organizations that coordinate all aspects of their individual sports. They are responsible for training, competition and development of their sports. There are currently 33 Olympic Summer and five Winter Sport Federations in Hungary. See also *Hungary at the Olympics External links Official website Hungary Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia a ... Hungary at the Olympics 189 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mária Zakariás
Mária Zakariás (born December 28, 1952) is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s. She won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Zakariás also won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a silver (K-4 500 m: 1973) and two bronzes (K-2 500 m: 1974, K-4 500 m: 1975 It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...). References * *Sports-reference.com profile 1952 births Canoeists at the 1980 Summer Olympics Hungarian female canoeists Living people Olympic canoeists of Hungary Olympic bronze medalists for Hungary Olympic medalists in canoeing ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships medalists in kayak Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics {{Hungary-Olympic-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Éva Rakusz
Éva Rakusz (born 13 May 1961, in Miskolc) is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed in the 1980s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won two medals with a silver (K-4 500 m: 1988) and a bronze (K-2 500 m: 1980). Rakusz also won seven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-4 500 m: 1986), three silvers (K-1 500 m: 1981, K-2 500 m: 1985, K-4 500 m: 1987), and three bronzes (K-1 500 m: 1982 Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street bridges, 14th Street Bridge in ..., K-4 500 m: 1982, 1985). Nowadays she works as a P.E. teacher at Eötvös József Gimnázium,Tiszaújváros. She was named Hungarian Sportswoman of The Year in 1981 after having won a silver medal at the World championships the same year. References * * External links * 1961 births Can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
István Lévai (boxer)
István Lévai (born July 23, 1957) is a former boxer from Hungary, who won the bronze medal in the Heavyweight division (91 kg) at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. There he was defeated in the semifinals by titleholder Teófilo Stevenson of Cuba. Amateur career Lévai was a nine-time Hungarian amateur champion. Olympic Results 1980 Olympic Results - Boxed as a heavyweight *Round of 16: bye *Quarterfinals: Defeated Anders Eklund (Sweden) by majority decision, 4–1 *Semifinals: Lost to Teófilo Stevenson (Cuba) by unanimous decision, 0–5 (was awarded bronze medal) Boxing coach Lévai is currently the trainer of IBO super welterweight Light middleweight, also known as junior middleweight or super welterweight,PeBoxRec/ref> is a weight class in combat sports. Boxing The light middleweight division (also known as junior middleweight in the IBF or super welterweight in the WBA a ... champion Attila Kovács. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
János Váradi
János Váradi (born 28 February 1961 in Kemecse, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg) is a retired Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the flyweight division (– 51 kg) at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He also captured the silver medals at the 1987 and 1989 European Amateur Boxing Championships. Professional career Váradi turned pro in 1990 and retired shortly thereafter, in 1991. His record was 5-0-0 with one no contest. Olympic Games *1980 Moscow Olympic Results - Boxed as a Flyweight (51 kg) **Round of 16 - Defeated Rabi Raj Thapa (Nepal) referee stopped contest in first round **Quarterfinals - Defeated Daniel Radu (Romania) by decision, 4-1 **Semifinals - Lost to Viktor Miroshnichenko (Soviet Union) by decision, 1-4 (was awarded bronze medal) *1988 Seoul Olympic Results - Boxed as a Flyweight (51 kg) **Round of 64 - bye **Round of 32 - Defeated Roberto Jalnaiz (Philippines) by decision, 4-1 **Round of 16 - Lost to Andreas Tews Andreas Tews (born 11 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
József Balla
József Balla (27 July 1955 – 18 March 2003) was a heavyweight freestyle wrestler from Hungary. He won silver medals at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics, 1985 World Championships, and 1975, 1978 and 1981 European championships. He won the European championships in 1983. Personal life Balla was born in Szőreg on 27 July 1955. He died in Kecskemét Kecskemét ( , sk, Kečkemét) is a city with county rights central part Hungary. It is the eighth-largest city in the country, and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun. Kecskemét lies halfway between the capital Budapest and the country's thir ... on 17 March 2003. References External links * 1955 births 2003 deaths Sportspeople from Csongrád-Csanád County Olympic wrestlers for Hungary Wrestlers at the 1976 Summer Olympics Wrestlers at the 1980 Summer Olympics Hungarian male sport wrestlers Olympic silver medalists for Hungary Olympic medalists in wrestling Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics Medalists at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
István Tóth (wrestler)
István Tóth (born 1951) is a Hungarian wrestler. He was born in Szolnok. He won an Olympic silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1980. He won a gold medal at the 1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ... and 1981 World Wrestling Championships. References External links * 1951 births Living people Olympic wrestlers of Hungary Wrestlers at the 1980 Summer Olympics Hungarian male sport wrestlers Olympic silver medalists for Hungary Olympic medalists in wrestling Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics People from Szolnok Sportspeople from Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County 20th-century Hungarian people {{Hungary-wrestling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lajos Rácz
Lajos Rácz (born in Budapest in 1952) is a Hungarian wrestler. He won an Olympic silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in 1980. He won a gold medal at the 1979 World Wrestling Championships The 1979 World Wrestling Championships were held in San Diego, California, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North A .... References 1952 births Living people Martial artists from Budapest Olympic wrestlers for Hungary Wrestlers at the 1976 Summer Olympics Wrestlers at the 1980 Summer Olympics Hungarian male sport wrestlers Olympic silver medalists for Hungary Olympic medalists in wrestling Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics 20th-century Hungarian people {{Hungary-wrestling-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albán Vermes
Albán Vermes (19 June 1957 – 3 February 2021) was a Hungarian swimmer and Olympic medalist. He participated at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olimpiyskiye igry 1980), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad (russian: Игры XXII Олимпиады, Igry XXII Olimpiady) and commo ..., winning a silver medal in 200 metre breaststroke. Albán Vermes died on 3 February 2021, aged 63. References External links * 1957 births 2021 deaths Hungarian male swimmers Olympic swimmers for Hungary Olympic silver medalists for Hungary Swimmers at the 1980 Summer Olympics European Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics Male breaststroke swimmers Olympic silver medalists in swimming Sportspeople from Eger {{Hungary-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoltán Verrasztó
Zoltán Verrasztó (born 15 March 1956 in Budapest) is a former backstroke and medley swimmer from Hungary. He won two medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet Union The Soviet Union,. officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (USSR),. was a List of former transcontinental countries#Since 1700, transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 to 1991. A flagship communist state, .... Verrasztó claimed silver in the men's 200 m backstroke, and bronze in the men's 400 m individual medley. Apart from that he twice became world champion in the 200 m backstroke during the 1970s. His children, Evelyn Verrasztó and Dávid Verrasztó are also Olympic swimmers. He coached them to become European championship gold medalists. External links * * 1956 births Living people Hungarian male swimmers Male backstroke swimmers Male medley swimmers Swimmers at the 1972 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1976 Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tibor Maracskó
Tibor Maracskó (born 8 September 1948) is a Hungarian former modern pentathlete who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olimpiyskiye igry 1980), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad (russian: Игры XXII Олимпиады, Igry XXII Olimpiady) and commo .... In 1976, he won a bronze medal in the team event and in 1980, he won a silver medal in same event. References 1948 births Living people Hungarian male modern pentathletes Olympic modern pentathletes for Hungary Modern pentathletes at the 1976 Summer Olympics Modern pentathletes at the 1980 Summer Olympics Olympic silver medalists for Hungary Olympic bronze medalists for Hungary Olympic medalists in modern pentathlon Sportspeople from Székesfehérvár Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics Medalists at the 1976 Summer Olympics 20th-century Hungarian people 21st-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |