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András Bodnár

b. 1942

Hungarian water polo player

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Born 1942. András Bodnár is a Hungarian swimmer, water polo player, physician and surgeon.

András Bodnár (born 9 April 1942) is a former Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, 1964 Summer Olympics, 1968 Summer Olympics and 1972 Summer Olympics. He is one of eight male athletes who won four or more Olympic medals in water polo.

Bodnár was born in Ungvár, Kingdom of Hungary. He was part of the Hungarian water polo team which won the bronze medal in the 1960 tournament. He played one match and scored one goal. He also participated in the 1500 metre freestyle competition but was eliminated in the first round.

Four years later he was a member of the Hungarian team which won the gold medal in the 1964 Olympic tournament. He played five matches and scored two goals. In the 400 metre freestyle event he was eliminated in the first round.

At the 1968 Games he won his second bronze medal with the Hungarian team. He played all eight matches and scored two goals.

His last Olympic tournament was in Munich 1972 where he won a silver medal. He played all eight matches and scored seven goals for the Hungarian team.

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Who is András Bodnár?

Hungarian water polo player

When was András Bodnár born?

András Bodnár was born on 9 April 1942 in Uzhhorod.

What is András Bodnár's occupation?

András Bodnár is a swimmer, water polo player, physician and surgeon.

What nationality is András Bodnár?

András Bodnár is Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: András Bodnár

· Wikidata: Q515970

· DBpedia: András Bodnár

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