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József Munk

1890 – 1909

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About József Munk

Lived 1890 – 1909 (aged 18–19). József Munk was a Hungarian swimmer.

József Munk (30 November 1890 – after 1942) was a Hungarian freestyle swimmer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was Jewish, and in 1942 he fell into the hands of the Soviets. He was taken as a prisoner to the Soviet Union, from where he never returned.

At the 1908 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of a Hungarian 4x200 metre freestyle relay team. He also competed in the 100 metre freestyle, but placed fourth in his heat and did not advance.

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Birth century
Died
1909
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Also known as
Jozsef Munk

Frequently asked questions

Who was József Munk?

swimmer

When was József Munk born?

József Munk was born on 30 November 1890 in Budapest.

When did József Munk die?

József Munk died in 1909.

What was József Munk's occupation?

József Munk was a swimmer.

What nationality was József Munk?

József Munk was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: József Munk

· Wikidata: Q1814549

· DBpedia: József Munk

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