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János Németh

1906 – 1988

Hungarian water polo player

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Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 81). János Németh was a Hungarian and Spanish water polo player and coach.

János Németh (June 12, 1906 – March 5, 1988) was a Hungarian water polo player who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

In 1932 he was part of the Hungarian team which won the gold medal. He played all three matches. Four years later he won again the gold medal with the Hungarian team. At the Berlin Games he played all seven matches.

On club level he played for Újpesti TE.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was János Németh?

Hungarian water polo player (1906–1988)

When was János Németh born?

János Németh was born on 12 June 1906 in Budapest.

When did János Németh die?

János Németh died on 5 March 1988 in Madrid.

What was János Németh's occupation?

János Németh was a water polo player and coach.

What nationality was János Németh?

János Németh was Hungarian and Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: János Németh

· Wikidata: Q648555

· DBpedia: János Németh (water polo)

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