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Born | Budapest, Austria-Hungary | 9 June 1892
Died | 11 May 1982 89) Budapest, Hungary | (aged
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Sport | Water polo |
Tibor Fazekas [1] (9 June 1892 – 11 May 1982) was a Hungarian water polo player who had a total of 3 Olympic appearances. He competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Budapest. [2]
The men's discus throw competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens was held at the Olympic Stadium on 21–23 August. It was originally planned to hold the discus throw at the Ancient Olympia Stadium, but it was discovered that the field was not large enough to accommodate the range of modern discus throwers, and would have posed a danger to spectators. As such, it was decided to move the discus throw and to hold the shot put at the ancient stadium, despite the fact that the shot put was not contested at the Ancient Olympic Games. Thirty-nine athletes from 26 nations competed.
Hungary competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. Hungarian athletes have competed at every Summer Olympic Games in the modern era, except the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles because of the Soviet boycott. The Hungarian Olympic Committee sent a total of 209 athletes to the Games, 119 men and 90 women, to compete in 20 sports. Water polo and handball were the only team-based sports in which Hungary had its representation in these Olympic Games. There was only a single competitor in road cycling and mountain biking.
Hungary competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 189 competitors, 162 men and 27 women, took part in 107 events in 15 sports.
Tibor Benedek was a Hungarian professional water polo player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He played on the gold medal squads at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. Benedek also competed at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics, where the Hungarian team placed 6th and 4th, respectively.
Róbert Fazekas is a Hungarian discus thrower, who won gold in the 2002 European Championships and silver in the 2003 World Championship. He finished first in the 2004 Summer Olympics, but was later disqualified for failing to provide a drug sample, and the gold medal was awarded to Virgilijus Alekna. Fazekas ranks eighth in all-time longest discus throw distances with a personal best of 71.70m.
The Hungary national handball team is administered by the Hungarian Handball Federation.
Hungary competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, returning to the Olympic Games after not being invited to the 1920 Games because of the nation's role in World War I. 89 competitors, 86 men and 3 women, took part in 54 events in 12 sports.
Hungary competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 167 competitors, 135 men and 32 women, took part in 116 events in 15 sports.
Tibor Máté was a Hungarian field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Hungarian field handball team, which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played two matches as goalkeeper.
Gabriella Szabó is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s.
Krisztina Fazekas-Zur is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid-2000s. She won nine medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with four golds and five silvers.
Tibor Berczelly was a Hungarian sabre and foil fencer. He won three gold and two bronze medals at three Olympic Games.
Fazekas is a Hungarian language surname meaning potter. Notable people with the surname include:
Tibor Cservenyák is a Hungarian former water polo player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Tibor Komáromi is a Hungarian former wrestler who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics and in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Tibor Püspöki was a Hungarian hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Tibor Pál is a Hungarian footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
István Fazekas was a Hungarian boxer. He competed in the men's light heavyweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Tibor Badari was a Hungarian boxer. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics. At the 1976 Summer Olympics, he defeated Gizaw Asefa of Ethiopia, via a walkover, before losing to Davey Armstrong of the United States.
Mária Fazekas is a Hungarian table tennis player. She competed in the women's singles event at the 2004 Summer Olympics.