About Sándor Gombos
Lived 1895 – 1968 (aged 72). Sándor Gombos was a Hungarian fencer, physician and athlete.
Dr. Sándor Gombos (December 4, 1895 – January 27, 1968, in Zombor, Kingdom of Hungary) was a Hungarian Olympic champion sabre fencer.
Early and personal life Gombos was born in Zombor, Kingdom of Hungary, and was Jewish.
Fencing career
Gombos was a member of the Nemzeti Vivo Club (NVC), as well as of the Istvan Tisza Fencing Club which he founded in 1925.
Hungarian Championship
Gombos was the Hungarian sabre champion in 1930.
European Championships At the European Championships (predecessor to the World Championships), Gombos won gold medals in Individual Sabre at the 1926, 1927, 1930, and 1931 events and gold medals in Team Sabre at the 1930 and 1931 events.
Hall of Fame Gombos, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sándor Gombos?
Hungarian fencer (1895-1968)
When was Sándor Gombos born?
Sándor Gombos was born on 4 December 1895 in Sombor.
When did Sándor Gombos die?
Sándor Gombos died on 27 January 1968 in Budapest.
What was Sándor Gombos's occupation?
Sándor Gombos was a fencer, physician and athlete.
What nationality was Sándor Gombos?
Sándor Gombos was Hungarian.
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