János Karlovits
Hungarian pole vaulter
About János Karlovits
Lived 1899 – 1986 (aged 87). János Karlovits was a Hungarian pole vaulter.
János Karlovits (25 November 1899 – 4 November 1986) was a Hungarian athlete who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Career Karlovits finished second behind Franklin Kelley in the pole jump event (as it was called at the time) at the 1926 AAA Championships. The following year he finished third behind Henry Lindblad at the 1927 AAA Championships.
Karlovits competed in the men's pole vault at the 1928 Olympic Games.
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Who was János Karlovits?
Hungarian pole vaulter
When was János Karlovits born?
János Karlovits was born on 25 November 1899 in Szekszárd.
When did János Karlovits die?
János Karlovits died on 23 December 1986 in São Paulo.
What was János Karlovits's occupation?
János Karlovits was a pole vaulter.
What nationality was János Karlovits?
János Karlovits was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). János Karlovits. https://biography.guide/janos-karlovits/
MLA: "János Karlovits." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/janos-karlovits/.
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