About László Jeney
Lived 1923 – 2006 (aged 82). László Jeney was a Hungarian water polo player.
László Jeney (30 May 1923 – 24 April 2006) was a Hungarian water polo player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, 1952 Summer Olympics, 1956 Summer Olympics, and 1960 Summer Olympics. He is one of eight male athletes who won four or more Olympic medals in water polo.
He was born in Cluj, Kingdom of Romania and died in Budapest.
Jeney was part of the Hungarian team which won the silver medal in the 1948 tournament. He played two matches as goalkeeper.
Four years later he was a member of the Hungarian team which won the gold medal in the 1952 Olympic tournament. He played six matches as goalkeeper.
At the 1956 Games he won again the gold medal with the Hungarian team. He played two matches as goalkeeper.
His last Olympic tournament was in Rome 1960 where he won the bronze medal. Again he played two matches as goalkeeper for the Hungarian team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was László Jeney?
Hungarian water polo player (1923–2006)
When was László Jeney born?
László Jeney was born on 30 May 1923 in Budapest.
When did László Jeney die?
László Jeney died on 24 April 2006 in Budapest.
What was László Jeney's occupation?
László Jeney was a water polo player.
What nationality was László Jeney?
László Jeney was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). László Jeney. https://biography.guide/laszlo-jeney/
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