István Szívós facts for kids
Szívós (right) at the 1980 Olympics
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| Born | 24 April 1948 Budapest, Hungary |
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| Died | 10 November 2019 (aged 71) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 202 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Water polo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest OSC, Budapest |
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István Szívós Jr. was a famous Hungarian water polo player. He was born on April 24, 1948, and passed away on November 10, 2019.
He was an amazing athlete who competed in four Olympic Games in a row. These were from 1968 to 1980. He won a medal at every single one! He also earned six gold or silver medals at world and European championships. Plus, he won nine national titles in Hungary.
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Who Was István Szívós Jr.?
István Szívós Jr. was a true legend in the sport of water polo. He was known for his strength and skill in the water. Water polo is a team sport played in a pool. Players try to score by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal.
He was a key player for the Hungarian national team. His talent helped his team achieve great success. He played for clubs like Ferencvárosi TC and OSC in Budapest.
Olympic Glory
István Szívós Jr. had an incredible Olympic career. He competed in four different Olympic Games. Each time, he brought home a medal for Hungary.
Mexico City 1968: First Medal
His first Olympic appearance was at the 1968 Mexico City Games. Here, he helped his team win a bronze medal. This was a great start to his Olympic journey.
Munich 1972: Silver Success
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Szívós Jr. and his team did even better. They earned a silver medal. This showed their continued improvement and skill.
Montreal 1976: Gold!
The highlight of his Olympic career came in 1976. At the Montreal Games, István Szívós Jr. won a gold medal! This was a huge achievement for him and his team. They were the best in the world.
Moscow 1980: Another Bronze
He competed in his final Olympics in 1980 in Moscow. Here, he added another bronze medal to his collection. Winning medals at four different Olympics is a very rare feat.
World and European Championships
Besides the Olympics, István Szívós Jr. also excelled in other major tournaments. He won many medals at World and European Championships.
- At the 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade, he won a gold medal.
- He earned silver medals at the World Championships in 1975 (Cali) and 1978 (Berlin).
- In European Water Polo Championships, he won silver in 1970 (Barcelona).
- He then won gold medals in 1974 (Vienna) and 1977 (Jönköping).
A Water Polo Legend
István Szívós Jr. was a dominant force in water polo for many years. His long career was filled with success. He is remembered as one of the greatest water polo players ever. His dedication and talent inspired many.
His Passing
István Szívós Jr. passed away on November 10, 2019. He was 71 years old. He left behind a legacy of incredible achievements in water polo.
