Angéla Németh

Olympic athlete

1946 –

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Who is Angéla Németh?

Angéla Németh is a former track and field athlete from Hungary, who was known as Angéla Ránky after her marriage. She competed for her native country at the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico, where she won the gold medal in the javelin.

She was named Hungarian Sportswoman of The Year in 1968 and 1969 after having won the Olympic title in 1968 and the European title in 1969.

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Born
Feb 18, 1946
Budapest
Also known as
  • Angela Nemeth
  • Angela Nemeth-Ranky
Nationality
  • Hungary

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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