About Ilona Novák
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 93). Ilona Novák was a Hungarian swimmer and coach.
Ilona Novák (16 May 1925 – 14 March 2019) was a Hungarian swimmer and Olympic champion. She competed at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, where she finished 4th in 100 m backstroke and 5th in 4 × 100 m freestyle relay. At the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki she received a gold medal in 4 × 100 m freestyle relay as captain of the Hungarian team.
She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1973, together with her sister, Éva Novák.
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Who was Ilona Novák?
Hungarian swimmer (1925–2019)
When was Ilona Novák born?
Ilona Novák was born on 16 May 1925 in Budapest.
When did Ilona Novák die?
Ilona Novák died on 14 March 2019 in Budapest.
What was Ilona Novák's occupation?
Ilona Novák was a swimmer and coach.
What nationality was Ilona Novák?
Ilona Novák was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ilona Novák. https://biography.guide/ilona-novak/
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