About József Kovács
Lived 1926 – 1987 (aged 61). József Kovács was a Hungarian athletics competitor.
József Kovács (3 March 1926 – 29 March 1987) was a Hungarian athlete who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres.
Born in Nyíregyháza, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg he competed for Hungary in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia in the 10,000 metres where he won the silver medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was József Kovács?
athletics competitor (1926–1987)
When was József Kovács born?
József Kovács was born on 3 March 1926 in Nyíregyháza.
When did József Kovács die?
József Kovács died on 29 March 1987 in Budapest.
What was József Kovács's occupation?
József Kovács was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was József Kovács?
József Kovács was Hungarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: József Kovács (runner)
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