About Ödön Földessy
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 90). Ödön Földessy was a Hungarian long jumper and police officer.
Ödön Földessy (1 July 1929 – 9 June 2020) was a Hungarian athlete who mainly competed in the long jump. He was born in Békés. He competed for Hungary in the men's long jump event at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland, where he won the bronze medal.
Földessy won the British AAA Championships title at the 1954 AAA Championships.
He died in Budapest on 9 June 2020.
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Who was Ödön Földessy?
Hungarian athletics competitor (1929-2020)
When was Ödön Földessy born?
Ödön Földessy was born on 1 July 1929 in Békés.
When did Ödön Földessy die?
Ödön Földessy died on 9 June 2020 in Budapest.
What was Ödön Földessy's occupation?
Ödön Földessy was a long jumper and police officer.
What nationality was Ödön Földessy?
Ödön Földessy was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ödön Földessy. https://biography.guide/odon-foldessy/
MLA: "Ödön Földessy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/odon-foldessy/.
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