About József Vértesy
Lived 1901 – 1983 (aged 82). József Vértesy was a Hungarian water polo player, coach and swimmer.
József Vértesy (19 February 1901 – 21 December 1983) was a Hungarian water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics. Born in Zombor, Austria-Hungary (today Sombor, Serbia) and died in Budapest, Hungary.
He first competed at the Olympics in 1924. As a member of the Hungarian water polo team he finished seventh. He played one match. Also he was part of the Hungarian water polo team which won the silver medal in 1928 and the gold medal 1932. In Amsterdam at the 1928 Summer Olympics he played all four matches and scored seven goals. Four years later in Los Angeles he played all three matches.
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Who was József Vértesy?
Hungarian water polo player (1901–1983)
When was József Vértesy born?
József Vértesy was born on 19 February 1901 in Sombor.
When did József Vértesy die?
József Vértesy died on 21 December 1983 in Budapest.
What was József Vértesy's occupation?
József Vértesy was a water polo player, coach and swimmer.
What nationality was József Vértesy?
József Vértesy was Hungarian.
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