About Ödön Zombori
Lived 1906 – 1989 (aged 83). Ödön Zombori was a Hungarian amateur wrestler.
Ödön Zombori, originally Ödön Janicsek (16 September 1906 – 29 November 1989) was a Hungarian wrestler and Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling.
Olympics Zombori competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin where he received a gold medal in Freestyle wrestling, the bantamweight class. He received a silver medal in 1932. During the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California Zombori was invited to attend a number of events as he and his wife Anna lived in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles at the time. As his health began to deteriorate he wished to return to Hungary and lived for some time at a home in Hungary for retired Olympic and Sports champions. He died in 1989 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ödön Zombori?
Hungarian sport wrestler (1906–1989)
When was Ödön Zombori born?
Ödön Zombori was born on 22 September 1906 in Szenta.
When did Ödön Zombori die?
Ödön Zombori died on 29 November 1989 in Budapest.
What was Ödön Zombori's occupation?
Ödön Zombori was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Ödön Zombori?
Ödön Zombori was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ödön Zombori. https://biography.guide/odon-zombori/
MLA: "Ödön Zombori." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/odon-zombori/.
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