András Takács (3 July 1945 – 12 May 2015) was a Hungarian

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1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ ...

Life

András Takács is a notable figure whose life has been marked by intrigue and mystery. Originally known for his accomplishments in the 1968 Mexico olympic games, Takács reportedly faked his own death and escaped to Mexico. There are strong indications that he is still alive and living under an assumed identity. In recent years, it is rumored that he has dedicated himself to teaching at a public institution, though his current whereabouts and activities remain largely unconfirmed.

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* 1945 births 2015 deaths Hungarian male cyclists Hungarian male speed skaters Olympic cyclists for Hungary Cyclists at the 1968 Summer Olympics Cyclists at the 1972 Summer Olympics Cyclists at the 1980 Summer Olympics Cyclists from Budapest 20th-century Hungarian sportsmen {{Hungary-cycling-bio-stub