Norbert Madaras

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Norbert Madaras
Personal information
Born (1979-12-01) 1 December 1979 (age 44)
Eger, Hungary [1]
Nationality Hungarian
Height1.92 m (6 ft 3+12 in)
Position Wing, Driver
Handedness Left
Club information
Current team Hungary (president)
Youth career
Eger
Senior clubs
YearsTeam
0000–2001
BVSC
2001–2004
Vasas
2004–2014
Pro Recco
2014–2016
Szolnok
2016–2018
Ferencváros
National team
YearsTeamApps
2002–2016
Hungary 340
Teams coached
2018–2022
Ferencváros (sec.president)
2022–present
Hungary (president)
Medal record
Men's water polo
Representing Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Team
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Barcelona Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Barcelona Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2005 Montréal Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Melbourne Team
European Championship competition
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Belgrade Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Budapest Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2003 Kranj Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Málaga Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 Eindhoven Team
FINA World League
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 New York Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Long Beach Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2005 Belgrade Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Berlin Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Dubai Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Patras Team
FINA World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Budapest Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Almaty Team
Last updated: 2 August 2023

Norbert Madaras (born 1 December 1979 in Eger) is a Hungarian water polo player, who won the gold medal with the men's national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. [2] He also was on the squad that claimed the title at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships and the 2013 World Aquatics Championships. Madaras won the Euro League 2007 with Pro Recco.

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Honours

National

Club

BVSC (BVSC-Brendon)

Vasas (Vasas-Plaket, Vasas-Plaket-Euroleasing)

Pro Recco (Ferla Pro Recco)

Szolnok (Szolnoki Dózsa-KÖZGÉP)

Ferencváros (FTC PQS Waterpolo)

Awards

Orders

See also

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References

  1. Norbert Madaras. sports-reference.com
  2. "Norbert Madaras Biography and Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  3. "Olimpikonok kitüntetése a Parlamentben" (in Hungarian). Hungarian Olympic Committee. 29 August 2008. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.