About Gyula Dobay
Lived 1937 – 2007 (aged 69). Gyula Dobay was a Hungarian swimmer and coach.
Gyula Dobay (18 November 1937 – 11 June 2007) was a freestyle swimmer from Hungary. He competed at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics in eight events in total with the best result of fifth place in the 100 m freestyle in 1960. At the European Championships he won one silver and two bronze medals, all in 1958.
After the 1956 Olympics, Dobay defected to the United States due to the Soviet invasion of Hungary. He stayed there for 16 months, but failed to find a stable job and returned to Hungary. After retiring from swimming he ran a sports shop in Budapest.
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Who was Gyula Dobay?
Hungarian olympic swimmer (1937–2007)
When was Gyula Dobay born?
Gyula Dobay was born on 18 November 1937 in Szeged.
When did Gyula Dobay die?
Gyula Dobay died on 11 June 2007 in Budapest.
What was Gyula Dobay's occupation?
Gyula Dobay was a swimmer and coach.
What nationality was Gyula Dobay?
Gyula Dobay was Hungarian.
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