About István Szondy
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 91). István Szondy was a Hungarian modern pentathlete, equestrian, fencing master and coach.
István Szondy (29 December 1925 – 31 May 2017) was a Hungarian modern pentathlete, horse rider and Olympic champion who competed at the 1948, 1952 and the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Olympics Szondy received a gold medal in the team modern pentathlon event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and a bronze in the individual event.
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Who was István Szondy?
Hungarian modern pentathlete (1925–2017)
When was István Szondy born?
István Szondy was born on 29 December 1925 in Berettyóújfalu.
When did István Szondy die?
István Szondy died on 31 May 2017 in Budapest.
What was István Szondy's occupation?
István Szondy was a modern pentathlete, equestrian, fencing master and coach.
What nationality was István Szondy?
István Szondy was Hungarian.
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