Olivér Halassy

Olympic athlete

1909 – 1946

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Who was Olivér Halassy?

Olivér Halassy was a Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was the first amputee swimmer to compete in the Olympics, he was missing his left leg from a childhood accident

Halassy was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. His left leg was amputated below the knee after a childhood traffic accident.

He was a member of the Hungarian water polo team which won one silver and two gold medals between 1928 and 1936. In Amsterdam at the 1928 Summer Olympics he played all four matches and scored three goal. Four years later in Los Angeles he played also all three matches. In Berlin 1936 he played all seven matches. On club level he played for Újpesti TE

He also became European champion in 1500 metres freestyle swimming in 1931 just hours after he helped the water polo team to victory. Also he was a three-time European champion in water polo. Winning the title with the Hungarian team in 1931, 1934, and 1938.

He was killed by a Soviet soldier after a robbery near his home in Budapest.

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Born
Jul 31, 1909
Újpest
Also known as
  • Oliver Halassy
Nationality
  • Hungary
Profession
Lived in
  • Újpest
Died
Sep 10, 1946
Budapest

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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