About Vilma Egresi
Lived 1936 – 1979 (aged 42). Vilma Egresi was a Hungarian kayaker.
Vilma Egresi (May 7, 1936 – January 7, 1979) is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s. She won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Egresi also won a silver medal in the K-2 500 m event at the 1954 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Mâcon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vilma Egresi?
Canoe racer (1936-1979)
When was Vilma Egresi born?
Vilma Egresi was born on 7 May 1936 in Budapest.
When did Vilma Egresi die?
Vilma Egresi died on 7 January 1979 in Budapest.
What was Vilma Egresi's occupation?
Vilma Egresi was a kayaker.
What nationality was Vilma Egresi?
Vilma Egresi was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vilma Egresi. https://biography.guide/vilma-egresi/
MLA: "Vilma Egresi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vilma-egresi/.
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