Rudolf Bauer (athlete)
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Rezső Bauer (January 2, 1879 in Budapest
- November 9, 1932 in Sósér) was a Hungarian athlete and the winner of the gold medal
in the men's discus throw at the 1900 Summer Olympics
. He won with 36.04 metres, a new world record.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
- November 9, 1932 in Sósér) was a Hungarian athlete and the winner of the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
in the men's discus throw at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
. He won with 36.04 metres, a new world record.