About Samu Fóti
Lived 1890 – 1916 (aged 26). Samu Fóti was a Hungarian artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
Samu Fóti (17 May 1890 in Budapest – 17 June 1916 in Lipové) was a Hungarian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was Jewish.
He was part of the Hungarian team, which won the silver medal in the gymnastics men's team, European system event in 1912. He also competed in the men's discus throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was killed in action during World War I.
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Who was Samu Fóti?
gymnast (1890–1916)
When was Samu Fóti born?
Samu Fóti was born on 17 May 1890 in Budapest.
When did Samu Fóti die?
Samu Fóti died on 17 June 1916 in Lipové.
What was Samu Fóti's occupation?
Samu Fóti was an artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Samu Fóti?
Samu Fóti was Hungarian.
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