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Ödön Gróf

1915 – 1997

Hungarian swimmer

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Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 81). Ödön Gróf was a Hungarian swimmer, lifeguard, massage therapist and coach.

Ödön Gróf (15 April 1915 – 16 January 1997) was a Hungarian swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born in Neteča, Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia, Austria-Hungary.

In the 1936 Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay event. He was also seventh in his semifinal of the 400 m freestyle event and third in his first round heat of 100 m freestyle event and did not advance in both occasions.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ödön Gróf?

Hungarian swimmer (1915-1997)

When was Ödön Gróf born?

Ödön Gróf was born on 15 April 1915 in Virovitica-Podravina County.

When did Ödön Gróf die?

Ödön Gróf died on 16 January 1997 in San Francisco.

What was Ödön Gróf's occupation?

Ödön Gróf was a swimmer, lifeguard, massage therapist and coach.

What nationality was Ödön Gróf?

Ödön Gróf was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ödön Gróf

· Wikidata: Q832492

· DBpedia: Ödön Gróf

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