Hungary at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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Hungary
competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, West Germany
. 232 competitors, 187 men and 45 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports.
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's High Jump
Men's Discus Throw
Women's High Jump
Men's Welterweight (– 67 kg)
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Women's team foil
and Japan
, guaranteeing the team a berth in the second round regardless of the result of the third game. However, that loss to Yugoslavia
carried over into the second round, putting the Hungarians at a disadvantage. Losses to Romania
and West Germany
put Hungary into last place in the division. The team played against Sweden
for seventh and eighth places, losing 19-18.
Men's Team Competition:
Men's Team Competition:
Alternate Member: Peter Kelemen
Men's 200m Freestyle
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
. 232 competitors, 187 men and 45 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports.
Gold
- András BalczóAndrás BalczóAndrás Balczó is a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion.-Olympics:Balczó participated on the Hungarian team which won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome...
— Modern Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition - György GedóGyörgy GedóGyörgy Gedó is a former Hungarian boxer.Gedó was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. He won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
— Boxing, Men's Light Flyweight - Csaba FenyvesiCsaba FenyvesiCsaba Fenyvesi is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He won a gold medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He participated on the Hungarian teams that won gold medals in team épée in 1968 and in 1972.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Épée Individual - Sándor ErdősSándor ErdösSándor Erdős is a Hungarian epee fencer. He is Jewish.- Olympics :Erdős won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich....
, Csaba FenyvesiCsaba FenyvesiCsaba Fenyvesi is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He won a gold medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He participated on the Hungarian teams that won gold medals in team épée in 1968 and in 1972.-References:...
, Győző KulcsárGyozo KulcsárGyőző Kulcsár is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in the épée individual event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He won Olympic gold medals with the Hungarian team in 1964, 1968 and 1972.-References:...
, István OsztricsIstván OsztricsIstván Osztrics is a Hungarian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Pál SchmittPál SchmittPál Schmitt is the current President of Hungary. He was elected President of Hungary in a 263 to 59 vote in the Parliament of Hungary and was sworn in on 2010....
— Fencing, Men's Épée Team - Imre Földi — Weightlifting, Men's Bantamweight
- Csaba HegedűsCsaba HegedusCsaba Hegedűs is a Hungarian wrestler and Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Olympics:Hegedűs competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich where he received a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, the middleweight class.He was named Hungarian Sportsman of the year in 1971 after his gold...
— Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Middleweight
Silver
- András BalczóAndrás BalczóAndrás Balczó is a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion.-Olympics:Balczó participated on the Hungarian team which won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome...
, Zsigmond Villányi, and Pál Bakó — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Team Competition - László OrbánLászló OrbánLászló Orbán is a retired boxer from Hungary, who won the silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Poland's Jan Szczepański on points .-References:*...
— Boxing, Men's Lightweight - János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
— Boxing, Men's Welterweight - József DemeJózsef DemeJózsef Deme is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Munich in 1972....
and János RátkaiJános RátkaiJános Rátkai is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed from the early 1970s to the early 1980s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Munich in 1972....
— Canoeing, Men's K2 1000m Kayak Pairs - Tamás WichmannTamás WichmannTamás Wichmann is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed from 1966 to 1983. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won three medals. This included two silver and one bronze .Wichmann found better success at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, winning a total of 18 medals...
— Canoeing, Men's C1 1000m Canadian Singles - Jenő KamutiJenö KamutiDr. Jenő Kamuti is a former Hungarian foil fencer.-Fencing career:Kamut was a member of the Hungarian foil team for 20 years, from 1956 to 1976.He was World Team Champion in foil in 1957....
— Fencing, Men's Foil Individual - Péter MarótPéter MarótPéter Marót is a Hungarian fencer. He won a silver medal in the individual sabre and a bronze in the team event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Sabre Individual - Ildikó Bóbis — Fencing, Women's Foil Individual
- Ildikó Bóbis, Ildikó Rónay, Ildikó SchwarczenbergerIldikó SchwarczenbergerIldikó Schwarczenberger is a Hungarian fencer who won four Olympic medals in the foil competition.She was named Hungarian Sportswoman of The Year in 1973 after having won the World title the same year and again in 1976 after having won the Olympic title.-References:...
, Mária SzolnokiMária SzolnokiMária Szolnoki is a Hungarian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Ildikó Rejtő — Fencing, Women's Foil Team - Andrea GyarmatiAndrea GyarmatiAndrea Gyarmati is a Hungarian retired female swimmer. She won two medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich....
— Swimming, Women's 100m Backstroke - Lajos Szűcs — Weightlifting, Men's Flyweight
- István GécziIstván GécziIstván Géczi is a retired Hungarian football goalkeeper, who played for Ferencvárosi TC.He won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in the 1966 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team.Following the end of his career, he...
, Péter Vépi, Miklós PáncsicsMiklós PáncsicsMiklós Páncsics was a Hungarian football defender, who played for Ferencvárosi TC, Honvéd and Bp. Építők. He was of Croat origin ....
, Péter JuhászPéter JuhászPéter Juhász was a Hungarian football defender, who played for Újpest FC.He won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team.-References:...
, Lajos Szűcs, Mihály KozmaMihály KozmaMihály Kozma was a Hungarian football midfielder, who played for Budapest Honvéd FC and Belgium's WaterscheiHe won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team...
, Antal DunaiAntal DunaiAntal Dunai, also known as Dunai II is a former Hungarian footballer. He became a first division player at Pécsi Dózsa, but he spent the majority of his career at Újpesti Dózsa from 1965 to 1977, when he moved to Debreceni VSC....
, Lajos KűLajos KuLajos Kü was a Hungarian football midfielder, who played for Videoton, Ferencvárosi TC, Club Brugge K.V. and SC Eisenstadt....
, Béla Váradi, Ede DunaiEde DunaiEde Dunai, also known as Dunai III was a Hungarian football player who played for Újpesti Dózsa. Dunai III is most famous for his participation in the silver medal winning Hungarian team on the 1972 Summer Olympics,. He played 12 games for the Hungarian national team and scored 2 goals.-References:...
, László BálintLászló BálintLászló Bálint is a former Hungarian footballer.During his club career he played for Ferencvárosi TC, Club Brugge K.V., Toulouse FC and Grenoble Foot 38. He earned 76 caps and scored 3 goals for the Hungary national football team from 1972 to 1982, and participated in UEFA Euro 1972, the 1978 FIFA...
, Lajos KocsisLajos KocsisLajos Kocsis was a Hungarian football midfielder, who played for Budapest Honvéd FC....
, Kálmán Tóth, László Branikovics, József KovácsJózsef Kovács (footballer)József Kovács was a Hungarian football midfielder who played for Videoton SC and Újpesti Dózsa.He won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team.-Sources:* Ki kicsoda a magyar sportéletben? , II. kötet ....
, Csaba Vidács, and Ádám Rothermel — Football (soccer), Men's Team Competition - András BodnárAndrás BodnárAndrás Bodnár is a Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, 1964 Summer Olympics, 1968 Summer Olympics, and 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Uzhhorod....
, Tibor Cservenyák, István Görgényi, Tamás FaragóTamás FaragóTamás Faragó is a former water polo player from Hungary, who competed for his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972....
, Zoltán Kásás, Ferenc Konrád, István Magas, Dénes Pócsik, László Sárosi, Endre MolnárEndre MolnárEndre Molnár is a Hungarian water polo player.-External links:*...
, and István Szívós, Jr.István Szívós, Jr.István Szívós is a Hungarian water polo player.His father István was a member of the Hungarian water polo team which won the gold medal in 1952 and 1956.-External links:** in the International Swimming Hall of Fame...
— Water Polo, Men's Team Competition
Bronze
- András BotosAndrás BotosAndrás Botos is a retired boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Boxed as a Featherweight...
— Boxing, Men's Featherweight - Géza CsapóGéza CsapóGéza Csapó is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed in the 1970s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two medals in K-1 1000 m event with a silver in 1976 and a bronze in 1972....
— Canoeing, Men's K1 1000m Kayak Singles - Anna PfefferAnna PfefferAnna Pfeffer is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the late 1970s. She is Jewish....
— Canoeing, Women's K1 500m Kayak Singles - Gyözõ KulcsárGyozo KulcsárGyőző Kulcsár is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in the épée individual event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He won Olympic gold medals with the Hungarian team in 1964, 1968 and 1972.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Épée Individual - Péter MarótPéter MarótPéter Marót is a Hungarian fencer. He won a silver medal in the individual sabre and a bronze in the team event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Péter BakonyiPéter Bakonyi (fencer born 1938)Péter Bakonyi is a Hungarian fencer. He won bronze medals in the team sabre events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pál GerevichPál GerevichPál Gerevich is a Hungarian fencer, who won two Olympic bronze medals in the team sabre competitions. Pál Gerevich won the world championships in sabre fencing in 1977 and is currently coaching the Viennese fencing club Wiener Sportclub....
, Tamás KovácsTamás Kovács (fencer)Tamás Kovács is a Hungarian fencer. He won bronze medals in the team sabre events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Tibor PézsaTibor PézsaTibor Pézsa is a Hungarian fencer and olympic champion in sabre competition.He received a gold medal in the sabre individual event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's - Ilona Békési, Mónika Császár, Márta Kelemen, Anikó Kéry, Krisztina Medveczky, and Zsuzsanna Nagy — Gymnastics, Women's Team Combined Exercises
- Lajos Papp — Shooting, Men's Free Rifle, Three Positions
- András HargitayAndrás HargitayAndrás Hargitay is a former medley swimmer from Hungary, who won the bronze medal as a sixteen-year old in the men's 400 m individual medley at the 1972 Summer Olympics....
— Swimming, Men's 400m Individual Medley - Andrea GyarmatiAndrea GyarmatiAndrea Gyarmati is a Hungarian retired female swimmer. She won two medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich....
— Swimming, Women's 100m Butterfly - Sándor Holczreiter — Weightlifting, Men's Flyweight
- János Benedek — Weightlifting, Men's Featherweight
- György Horváth — Weightlifting, Men's Light Heavyweight
- Ferenc KissFerenc KissFerenc Kiss is a former Hungarian sprinter who competed in the 100/200 metres.In 1980 he was the Hungarian 100 metres champion...
— Wrestling, Men's Greco-Roman Heavyweight - László Klinga — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Bantamweight
- Károly Bajkó — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Light Heavyweight
- József Csatári — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Heavyweight
Archery
In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Hungary entered one man and one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Hamvas Agnes Hajdene, at 22nd place in the women's competition.Women's Individual Competition:
- Hamvas Agnes Hajdene — 2265 points (→ 22nd place)
Men's Individual Competition:
- Bela Nagy — 2302 points (→ 34th place)
Athletics
Men's 800 metres- András Zsinka
- Heat — 1:49.0 (→ did not advance)
Men's High Jump
- Adam SzepesiÁdám SzepesiÁdám Szepesi is a retired Hungarian high jumper.He was born in Békéscsaba. He finished fifth at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a jump of 2.18 metres. He became Hungarian high jump champion in 1972, rivalling with Endre Kelemen and István Major.His personal best jump was 2.21 metres, achieved in...
- Qualifying Round — 2.15 m
- Final — 2.18 m (→ 5th place)
- István MajorIstván MajorIstván Major is a retired Hungarian high jumper. He won four medals at the European Indoor Championships between 1971 and 1974, as well as a two silver medals at the Universiade. His best Olympic performance was a sixth place in 1972....
- Qualifying Round — 2.15 m
- Final — 2.15 m (→ 6th place)
- Jozsef Tihanyi
- Qualification Round — 2.09 m (→ did not advance)
Men's Discus Throw
- Géza Fejér
- Qualifying Round — 61.58 m
- Final — 62.62 m (→ 5th place)
- Ferenc Tégla
- Qualifying Round — 60.60 m
- Final — 60.60 m (→ 7th place)
- János MurányiJános MurányiJános Murányi is a retired male discus thrower from Hungary. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he ended up in 12th place in the overall-rankings...
- Qualifying Round — 60.34 m
- Final — 57.92 m (→ 12th place)
Women's High Jump
- Erika RudolfErika RudolfErika Rudolf is a retired Hungarian high jumper.She finished eighth at the 1973 European Indoor Championships and fifth at the 1977 European Indoor Championships. She became Hungarian champion in 1971 and 1976.-References:*...
- Qualifying Round — 1.76m
- Final — 1.79m (→ 16th place)
Boxing
Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)- Sandor Orbán
- First Round — Lost to Orn-Chim Chawalit (THA), walk-over
Men's Welterweight (– 67 kg)
- János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
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Silver Medal - First Round — Bye
- Second Round — Defeated James VrijJames VrijJames Vrij is a retired welterweight boxer from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics. There he was eliminated in the second round of the men's welterweight division by eventual silver medalist János Kajdi from Hungary.-References:...
(HOL), 4:1 - Third Round — Defeated Damdiniav Bandi (MGL), KO-2
- Quarterfinals — Defeated Maurice HopeMaurice HopeMaurice Hope is a former boxer from England, who was world Jr. Middleweight champion. Hope lived in Hackney most of his life, but now lives in his place of birth, Antigua. He represented Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.- Biography :Maurice Hope moved at a very...
(GBR), 5:0 - Semifinals — Defeated Richard MurungaRichard MurungaRichard Murunga is a former boxer from Kenya.-Amateur career:He started boxing in 1968, in the age of 19, encouraged by his father, Ernest Illuk,who was a Kenyan army officer...
(KEN), 4:1 - Final — Lost to Emilio Correa (CUB), 0:5
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
- Jozsef Reder
- First Round — Lost to Ion AlexeIon AlexeIon Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(ROM), 0:5
Cycling
Men's Individual Road Race- András Takács — 23rd place
- Tibor Debreceni — 64th place
- Imre Géra — 67th place
- József Peterman — did not finish (→ no ranking)
Fencing
19 fencers, 14 men and 5 women, represented Hungary in 1972. Hungary finished top of the fencing medal table with eight in total: two gold, four silver, and two bronze.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 29 to 30 1972. 57 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Jenő KamutiJenö KamutiDr. Jenő Kamuti is a former Hungarian foil fencer.-Fencing career:Kamut was a member of the Hungarian foil team for 20 years, from 1956 to 1976.He was World Team Champion in foil in 1957....
- Sándor SzabóSándor Szabó (fencer)Sándor Szabó was a Hungarian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- László KamutiLászló KamutiLászló Kamuti is a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 1 to 2, 1972...
- Sándor SzabóSándor Szabó (fencer)Sándor Szabó was a Hungarian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Csaba FenyvesiCsaba FenyvesiCsaba Fenyvesi is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He won a gold medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He participated on the Hungarian teams that won gold medals in team épée in 1968 and in 1972.-References:...
, László KamutiLászló KamutiLászló Kamuti is a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
, István MartonIstván MartonIstván Marton is a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jenő KamutiJenö KamutiDr. Jenő Kamuti is a former Hungarian foil fencer.-Fencing career:Kamut was a member of the Hungarian foil team for 20 years, from 1956 to 1976.He was World Team Champion in foil in 1957....
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 4 to 6 1972. 71 fencers from 28 nations competed.-Results:...
- Csaba FenyvesiCsaba FenyvesiCsaba Fenyvesi is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He won a gold medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He participated on the Hungarian teams that won gold medals in team épée in 1968 and in 1972.-References:...
- Győző KulcsárGyozo KulcsárGyőző Kulcsár is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in the épée individual event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He won Olympic gold medals with the Hungarian team in 1964, 1968 and 1972.-References:...
- Pál SchmittPál SchmittPál Schmitt is the current President of Hungary. He was elected President of Hungary in a 263 to 59 vote in the Parliament of Hungary and was sworn in on 2010....
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 8 to 9 1972...
- Csaba FenyvesiCsaba FenyvesiCsaba Fenyvesi is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He won a gold medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He participated on the Hungarian teams that won gold medals in team épée in 1968 and in 1972.-References:...
, Győző KulcsárGyozo KulcsárGyőző Kulcsár is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in the épée individual event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He won Olympic gold medals with the Hungarian team in 1964, 1968 and 1972.-References:...
, Pál SchmittPál SchmittPál Schmitt is the current President of Hungary. He was elected President of Hungary in a 263 to 59 vote in the Parliament of Hungary and was sworn in on 2010....
, Sándor ErdősSándor ErdösSándor Erdős is a Hungarian epee fencer. He is Jewish.- Olympics :Erdős won a gold medal in the team épée at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich....
, István OsztricsIstván OsztricsIstván Osztrics is a Hungarian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventeenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 30 to 31, 1972. 53 fencers from 22 nations competed.-Results:...
- Péter MarótPéter MarótPéter Marót is a Hungarian fencer. He won a silver medal in the individual sabre and a bronze in the team event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Tamás KovácsTamás Kovács (fencer)Tamás Kovács is a Hungarian fencer. He won bronze medals in the team sabre events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Tibor PézsaTibor PézsaTibor Pézsa is a Hungarian fencer and olympic champion in sabre competition.He received a gold medal in the sabre individual event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 3 to 4, 1972...
- Tibor PézsaTibor PézsaTibor Pézsa is a Hungarian fencer and olympic champion in sabre competition.He received a gold medal in the sabre individual event at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.-References:...
, Péter MarótPéter MarótPéter Marót is a Hungarian fencer. He won a silver medal in the individual sabre and a bronze in the team event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Péter BakonyiPéter Bakonyi (fencer born 1938)Péter Bakonyi is a Hungarian fencer. He won bronze medals in the team sabre events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Tamás KovácsTamás Kovács (fencer)Tamás Kovács is a Hungarian fencer. He won bronze medals in the team sabre events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Pál GerevichPál GerevichPál Gerevich is a Hungarian fencer, who won two Olympic bronze medals in the team sabre competitions. Pál Gerevich won the world championships in sabre fencing in 1977 and is currently coaching the Viennese fencing club Wiener Sportclub....
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 2 to 3, 1972. 44 fencers from 20 nations competed.-Results:...
- Ildikó Farkasinszky-BóbisIldikó Farkasinszky-BóbisIldikó Farkasinszky-Bóbis is a Hungarian fencer. She won three silver medals and a bronze at three Olympic Games.-References:...
- Mária SzolnokiMária SzolnokiMária Szolnoki is a Hungarian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ildikó Ságiné Ujlakyné Rejtő
Women's team foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 7 to 8, 1972...
- Ildikó Ságiné Ujlakyné Rejtő, Ildikó Farkasinszky-BóbisIldikó Farkasinszky-BóbisIldikó Farkasinszky-Bóbis is a Hungarian fencer. She won three silver medals and a bronze at three Olympic Games.-References:...
, Ildikó Schwarczenberger-Tordasi, Mária SzolnokiMária SzolnokiMária Szolnoki is a Hungarian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ildikó Rónay-MatuscsákIldikó Rónay-MatuscsákIldikó Rónay-Matuscsák is a Hungarian fencer. She won a silver medal in the women's team foil at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Football
Men's Team Competition- First Round (Group C)
- Defeated Iran (5-0)
- Drew with Brazil (2-2)
- Defeated Denmark (2-0)
- Second Round (Group 1)
- Defeated East Germany (2-0)
- Defeated West Germany (4-1)
- Defeated Mexico (2-0)
- Final
- Lost to Poland (2-1) → Silver Medal
- Team Roster
- László BálintLászló BálintLászló Bálint is a former Hungarian footballer.During his club career he played for Ferencvárosi TC, Club Brugge K.V., Toulouse FC and Grenoble Foot 38. He earned 76 caps and scored 3 goals for the Hungary national football team from 1972 to 1982, and participated in UEFA Euro 1972, the 1978 FIFA...
- László Branikovits
- Antal DunaiAntal DunaiAntal Dunai, also known as Dunai II is a former Hungarian footballer. He became a first division player at Pécsi Dózsa, but he spent the majority of his career at Újpesti Dózsa from 1965 to 1977, when he moved to Debreceni VSC....
- Ede DunaiEde DunaiEde Dunai, also known as Dunai III was a Hungarian football player who played for Újpesti Dózsa. Dunai III is most famous for his participation in the silver medal winning Hungarian team on the 1972 Summer Olympics,. He played 12 games for the Hungarian national team and scored 2 goals.-References:...
- István GécziIstván GécziIstván Géczi is a retired Hungarian football goalkeeper, who played for Ferencvárosi TC.He won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in the 1966 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team.Following the end of his career, he...
- Péter JuhászPéter JuhászPéter Juhász was a Hungarian football defender, who played for Újpest FC.He won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team.-References:...
- Lajos KocsisLajos KocsisLajos Kocsis was a Hungarian football midfielder, who played for Budapest Honvéd FC....
- József KovácsJózsef Kovács (footballer)József Kovács was a Hungarian football midfielder who played for Videoton SC and Újpesti Dózsa.He won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team.-Sources:* Ki kicsoda a magyar sportéletben? , II. kötet ....
- Mihály KozmaMihály KozmaMihály Kozma was a Hungarian football midfielder, who played for Budapest Honvéd FC and Belgium's WaterscheiHe won a silver medal in football at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and also participated in UEFA Euro 1972 for the Hungary national football team...
- Lajos KűLajos KuLajos Kü was a Hungarian football midfielder, who played for Videoton, Ferencvárosi TC, Club Brugge K.V. and SC Eisenstadt....
- Miklós PáncsicsMiklós PáncsicsMiklós Páncsics was a Hungarian football defender, who played for Ferencvárosi TC, Honvéd and Bp. Építők. He was of Croat origin ....
- Ádám Rothermel
- Lajos Szűcs
- Kálmán Tóth
- Béla VáradyBéla VáradyBéla Várady is a Hungarian football forward who played for Hungary in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Vasas SC.-External links:*...
- Péter Vépi
- Csaba Vidáts
Handball
Hungary's first two games resulted in victories over the United StatesUnited States at the 1972 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 400 competitors, 316 men and 84 women, took part in 185 events in 21 sports.-Medalists:...
and Japan
Japan at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Japan competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 184 competitors, 148 men and 36 women, took part in 113 events in 21 sports.-Gold:* Takao Kawaguchi — Judo, Men's Lightweight...
, guaranteeing the team a berth in the second round regardless of the result of the third game. However, that loss to Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Athletes from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-Medalists:-Athletics:Men's 800 metres*Jože Medjumurec* Heat — 1:48.1...
carried over into the second round, putting the Hungarians at a disadvantage. Losses to Romania
Romania at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Romania competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 159 competitors, 132 men and 27 women, took part in 102 events in 16 sports.- Gold:* Ivan Patzaichin — Canoeing, Men's C1 1,000m Canadian Singles...
and West Germany
West Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics
West Germany was the host nation of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. 423 competitors, 340 men and 83 women, took part in 183 events in 23 sports.-Medalists:...
put Hungary into last place in the division. The team played against Sweden
Sweden at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Sweden competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 131 competitors, 104 men and 27 women, took part in 90 events in 18 sports.- Gold:* Ulrika Knape — Diving, Women's 10m Platform...
for seventh and eighth places, losing 19-18.
Men's Team Competition:
- Hungary - 8th place (2-4-0)
- Roster - János AdorjánJános AdorjánJános Adorján is a former Hungarian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics....
, Béla BartalosBéla BartalosBéla Bartalos is a Hungarian former handball goalkeeper who competed on three Olympic Games and as many World Championships....
, János CsíkJános CsíkJános Csík is a former Hungarian handball player and handball coach.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He played in one match and scored two goals....
, László HarkaLászló HarkaLászló Harka is a Hungarian former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Békésszentandrás....
, József HorváthJózsef Horváth (handballer)József Horváth is a Hungarian former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bátmonostor.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament. He played four matches....
, Gyula Hurth, Sandor KalóSándor KalóSándor Kaló is a Hungarian former handball player.He represented Hungary on the 1967 World Championship captured the eighth place. Three years later he appeared on the next World Championship and repeated the result...
, István MarosiIstván MarosiIstván Marosi is a Hungarian former handball player.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament...
, Lajos SimóLajos SimóLajos Simó is a Hungarian former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament...
, János StillerJános StillerJános Stiller is a Hungarian former handball player.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches and scored eleven goals....
, István SzabóIstván Szabó (handballer)István Szabó is a former Hungarian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament. He played three matches and scored one goal. Currently he is the player of Budapest Spartacus Sport Club.-References:...
, László Szabó, Sándor TakácsSándor Takács (handballer)Sándor Takács is a Hungarian former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Budapest.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches....
, István Varga, Károly VassKároly VassKároly Vass is a former Hungarian handball player of Slovak origin who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
, and Sandor VassSándor VassSándor Vass is a Hungarian former handball player and coach.In 1972 he was part of the Hungarian team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches and scored eleven goals. Eight years later he finished fourth with the Hungarian team in the 1980 Olympic tournament...
Modern pentathlon
Men's Individual Competition:- András BalczóAndrás BalczóAndrás Balczó is a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion.-Olympics:Balczó participated on the Hungarian team which won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome...
- 5412 points (→
Gold Medal) - Zsigmond Villányi - 5047 points (12th place)
- Pál Bakó - 4879 points (15th place)
Men's Team Competition:
- Balczó, Villányi, and Bakó - 15348 points (→ Silver Medal)
Alternate Member: Peter Kelemen
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle- István Szentirmay
- Heat — 54.71s (→ did not advance)
- Attila Csészéri
- Heat — 55.37s (→ did not advance)
Men's 200m Freestyle
- Attila Csészéri
- Heat — DNS (→ did not advance)
Water polo
Men's Team Competition- Preliminary Round (Group B)
- Defeated The Netherlands (3-0)
- Drew with West Germany (3-3)
- Defeated Greece (6-1)
- Defeated Australia (10-2)
- Final Round (Group I)
- Defeated Italy (8-7)
- Defeated United States (5-3)
- Defeated Yugoslavia (4-2)
- Drew with Soviet Union (3-3) → Silver Medal
- Team Roster
- András BodnárAndrás BodnárAndrás Bodnár is a Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, 1964 Summer Olympics, 1968 Summer Olympics, and 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Uzhhorod....
- Tibor Cservenyák
- István Görgényi
- Tamás FaragóTamás FaragóTamás Faragó is a former water polo player from Hungary, who competed for his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972....
- Zoltán Kásás
- Ferenc Konrád
- István Magas
- Dénes Pócsik
- László Sárosi
- Endre MolnárEndre MolnárEndre Molnár is a Hungarian water polo player.-External links:*...
- István Szívós, Jr.István Szívós, Jr.István Szívós is a Hungarian water polo player.His father István was a member of the Hungarian water polo team which won the gold medal in 1952 and 1956.-External links:** in the International Swimming Hall of Fame...