About Mária Vadász
Lived 1950 – 2009 (aged 59). Mária Vadász was a Hungarian handball player.
Mária Vadász, née Vanya (1 January 1950 – 18 August 2009) was a Hungarian handball player, Olympic bronze medalist and World Championship silver medalist.
She died in Budapest on 18 August 2009 at the age of 59.
Achievements Nemzeti Bajnokság I: Winner: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984 Magyar Kupa: Winner: 1971, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982 Champions Cup: Winner: 1982 Finalist: 1978, 1979 Olympic Games: Bronze Medalist: 1976 World Championship: Silver Medalist: 1982 Bronze Medalist: 1975, 1978
Awards Hungarian Handballer of the Year: 1977
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Who was Mária Vadász?
Hungarian handball player (1950–2009)
When was Mária Vadász born?
Mária Vadász was born on 1 January 1950 in Környe.
When did Mária Vadász die?
Mária Vadász died on 18 August 2009 in Budapest.
What was Mária Vadász's occupation?
Mária Vadász was a handball player.
What nationality was Mária Vadász?
Mária Vadász was Hungarian.
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