Gyula Zsivótzky
Olympic athlete
1937 – 2007
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Who was Gyula Zsivótzky?
Gyula Zsivótzky was a Hungarian athlete who competed in hammer throw. Born in Budapest, he won two Olympic silver medals and one gold medal.
One of his sons is decathlete Attila Zsivóczky. The other is former football player Gyula Zsivóczky Jr..
Zsivótzky was elected Hungarian Sportsman of the Year in 1965 after winning at the Summer Universiade and in 1968 for his Olympic gold medal.
Gyula Zsivótzky died in his native Budapest from cancer, aged 70.
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- Born
- Feb 25, 1937
Budapest - Also known as
- Gyula Zsivotzky
- Nationality
- Hungary
- Died
- Sep 29, 2007
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on July 23, 2013
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