About Gábor Szarvas
Lived 1943 – 1992 (aged 48). Gábor Szarvas was a Hungarian weightlifter.
Gábor Szarvas ( in Újpest - in Budapest) was a Hungarian male weightlifter, who competed in the middleweight class and represented Hungary at international competitions. He won the silver medal at the 1969 World Weightlifting Championships and the bronze medal at the 1970 World Weightlifting Championships, both in the 75 kg category. He participated at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 75 kg event. Szarvas had furthermore the following podium finishes at major championships: second in the 1969 European Championships Middleweight class (440.0 kg); second in the 1970 European Championships Middleweight class (452.5 kg); second in the 1971 European Championships Middleweight class (460.0 kg); second in the 1978 European Championships Featherweight class (275.0 kg).
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Who was Gábor Szarvas?
Hungarian weightlifter (1943-1992)
When was Gábor Szarvas born?
Gábor Szarvas was born on 18 November 1943 in Budapest District IV.
When did Gábor Szarvas die?
Gábor Szarvas died on 3 January 1992 in Budapest.
What was Gábor Szarvas's occupation?
Gábor Szarvas was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Gábor Szarvas?
Gábor Szarvas was Hungarian.
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