Imre Nagy (pentathlete)
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| Born | 21 February 1933 Monor, Hungary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 20 October 2013 (aged 80) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Modern pentathlon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Imre Nagy (21 February 1933 – 20 October 2013[1]) was a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion.[2] He participated on the Hungarian team that won the gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, and he also received an individual silver medal at the event.[3] He received a bronze medal with the Hungarian team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[4] At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Nagy played a pivotal role in securing the gold medal for the Hungarian team and earned an individual silver medal for his outstanding performance. Four years later, at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he contributed to the team's success in obtaining a bronze medal. Beyond the Olympics, Nagy demonstrated consistent excellence by securing three silver medals in the team events at the World Championships in 1958, 1961, and 1962.[5]
In addition to his athletic career, Nagy was an economist, having graduated from the University of Budapest. After retiring from competition, he co-founded a Hungarian-Korean joint venture, which he led until his retirement. Nagy also served as a board member of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM), becoming its secretary-general in 1988.
Imre Nagy's legacy in modern pentathlon remains influential, reflecting his dedication, skill, and contributions to the sport.
References
[edit]- ^ Elhunyt Nagy Imre olimpiai bajnok öttusázó (in Hungarian)
- ^ "Imre Nagy Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- ^ "1960 Summer Olympics – Rome, Italy – Modern Pentathlon" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on April 17, 2008)
- ^ "1964 Summer Olympics – Tokyo, Japan – Modern Pentathlon" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on April 17, 2008)
- ^ "Olympedia – Imre Nagy". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
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