Krisztián Veréb facts for kids
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| Born | 26 July 1977 Miskolc, Hungary |
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| Died | 24 October 2020 (aged 43) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
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Krisztián Veréb (born July 26, 1977 – died October 24, 2020) was a talented Hungarian athlete. He was a sprint canoer, which means he raced kayaks and canoes over short distances very quickly. Krisztián was famous for his achievements in the late 1990s and early 2000s, especially for winning an Olympic medal.
Olympic Success
Krisztián Veréb achieved one of his biggest dreams at the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia. He won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 meters event. In this race, he and his partner paddled a two-person kayak (K-2) over a distance of 1000 meters, finishing third and bringing home a medal for Hungary.
World Championship Medals
Besides his Olympic success, Krisztián also earned several medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships. These are major international competitions where the best canoeists from around the globe compete.
Silver Medals
- In 2001, at the championships in Poznań, he won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event.
- In 2003, at the championships in Gainesville, he won another silver medal, this time in the K-4 1000 m event. This means he was part of a four-person kayak team.
Bronze Medals
- In 1998, at the championships in Szeged, he earned a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event.
- In 2002, at the championships in Seville, he won another bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event.
Later Life
Krisztián Veréb passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 43. He died in a motorcycle accident in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
See also
In Spanish: Krisztián Veréb para niños
