About Ödön Gróf
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.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ödön Gróf. https://biography.guide/odon-grof/
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