About István Simon
Lived 1912 – 1997 (aged 84). István Simon was a Hungarian long-distance runner.
István Simon (8 December 1912 – 14 March 1997) was a Hungarian long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped István Simon's
Frequently asked questions
Who was István Simon?
Hungarian athlete
When was István Simon born?
István Simon was born on 8 December 1912 in Budapest.
When did István Simon die?
István Simon died on 14 March 1997 in Budapest.
What was István Simon's occupation?
István Simon was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was István Simon?
István Simon was Hungarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: István Simon (athlete)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). István Simon. https://biography.guide/istvan-simon/
MLA: "István Simon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/istvan-simon/.
Chicago: "István Simon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/istvan-simon/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC