About Ferenc Varga
Lived 1925 – 2023 (aged 97). Ferenc Varga was a Hungarian kayaker.
Ferenc Varga (3 July 1925 – 17 January 2023) was a Hungarian canoe sprinter who competed in the early to mid-1950s. He won a bronze medal in the K-2 10000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Varga also won a bronze medal in the K-4 10000 m event at the 1954 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Mâcon.
Varga died on 17 January 2023, at the age of 97.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ferenc Varga?
Canoe racer
When was Ferenc Varga born?
Ferenc Varga was born on 3 July 1925 in Romhány.
When did Ferenc Varga die?
Ferenc Varga died on 17 January 2023.
What was Ferenc Varga's occupation?
Ferenc Varga was a kayaker.
What nationality was Ferenc Varga?
Ferenc Varga was Hungarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ferenc Varga (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ferenc Varga. https://biography.guide/ferenc-varga-kayaker/
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