About Attila Keresztes
Lived 1928 – 2002 (aged 74). Attila Keresztes was a Hungarian and American fencer and taxi driver.
Attila Keresztes (18 January 1928 – 27 September 2002) was a Hungarian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team sabre event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. After the 1956 Olympics, he defected and represented the United States at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Attila Keresztes?
fencer (1928–2002)
When was Attila Keresztes born?
Attila Keresztes was born on 18 January 1928 in Budapest.
When did Attila Keresztes die?
Attila Keresztes died on 27 September 2002 in Budapest.
What was Attila Keresztes's occupation?
Attila Keresztes was a fencer and taxi driver.
What nationality was Attila Keresztes?
Attila Keresztes was Hungarian and American.
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