About Béla Komjádi
Lived 1892 – 1933 (aged 40). Béla Komjádi was a Hungarian journalist, water polo referee, coach and water polo player.
Béla Komjádi (15 March 1892 – 5 March 1933; known as Béla Bácsi (Uncle Béla) by his players) was a Hungarian water polo player and coach.
Early life He was Jewish, and was born in Budapest, Hungary.
Water polo coaching career He helped Hungary form the men's national water polo team, including the non-medaling Olympic teams of 1912 and 1924, and the European Championship teams of 1926, 1927, and 1931, all of which won gold medals.
He died in 1933, while playing water polo, at the age of 41.
Halls of Fame He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, and the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
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Who was Béla Komjádi?
Olympic water polo coach (1892-1933)
When was Béla Komjádi born?
Béla Komjádi was born on 15 March 1892 in Budapest.
When did Béla Komjádi die?
Béla Komjádi died on 5 March 1933 in Budapest.
What was Béla Komjádi's occupation?
Béla Komjádi was a journalist, water polo referee, coach and water polo player.
What nationality was Béla Komjádi?
Béla Komjádi was Hungarian.
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