About János Varga
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 83). János Varga was a Hungarian amateur wrestler, coach, referee and military officer.
János Varga (21 October 1939 – 29 December 2022) was a Hungarian wrestler and both an Olympic champion and world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Olympics Varga competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City where he received a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling in the bantamweight class.
World championships Varga won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1963 FILA Wrestling World Championships, and again a gold medal in 1970. He received a silver medal in 1967, and a bronze medal in 1971.
Varga received a silver medal in Freestyle wrestling at the 1961 FILA Wrestling World Championships and a bronze medal at the 1962 FILA Wrestling World Championships.
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Who was János Varga?
Hungarian wrestler (1939–2022)
When was János Varga born?
János Varga was born on 21 October 1939 in Abony.
When did János Varga die?
János Varga died on 29 December 2022 in Budapest.
What was János Varga's occupation?
János Varga was an amateur wrestler, coach, referee and military officer.
What nationality was János Varga?
János Varga was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). János Varga. https://biography.guide/janos-varga/
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