About Zoltán Horváth
Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 88). Zoltán Horváth was a Hungarian fencer and coach.
Zoltán Horváth (12 March 1937 – 12 June 2025) was a Hungarian sabre fencer. At the 1960 Olympics, he won the gold medal in the team competition, and the individual silver medal behind teammate Rudolf Kárpáti. Horváth also took part in the 1964 Olympics, placing fifth in the team competition.
At world championships, his greatest success came in 1962, when he won the individual competition and placed second with the team. Horváth had already won two gold medals in the team competitions of the 1957 and 1958 world championships and gained a third in 1966.
Horváth died on 12 June 2025 in Budapest, at the age of 88.
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Who was Zoltán Horváth?
Hungarian sabre fencer
When was Zoltán Horváth born?
Zoltán Horváth was born on 12 March 1937 in Balatonfüred.
When did Zoltán Horváth die?
Zoltán Horváth died on 12 June 2025 in Budapest.
What was Zoltán Horváth's occupation?
Zoltán Horváth was a fencer and coach.
What nationality was Zoltán Horváth?
Zoltán Horváth was Hungarian.
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· DBpedia: Zoltán Horváth (fencer)
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