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András Hargitay

b. 1956

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Born 1956. András Hargitay is a Hungarian swimmer and veterinarian.

András Hargitay (born 17 March 1956) is a retired swimmer from Hungary, who won the bronze medal in the 400 m individual medley at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He finished fourth in the same event at the 1976 and 1980 Games, missing the bronze medal by less than 0.3 seconds in both cases. In 1974, he set a new world record in the 400 m medley.

He was named Hungarian Sportsman of the Year in 1975 after winning two gold medals at the 1975 World Aquatics Championships.

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Who is András Hargitay?

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When was András Hargitay born?

András Hargitay was born on 17 March 1956 in Budapest.

What is András Hargitay's occupation?

András Hargitay is a swimmer and veterinarian.

What nationality is András Hargitay?

András Hargitay is Hungarian.

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· Wikipedia: András Hargitay

· Wikidata: Q346798

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