About Zoltán Jelenffy
Lived 1876 – 1924 (aged 47). Zoltán Jelenffy was a Hungarian sport shooter.
Zoltán Jelenffy (26 October 1876 – 21 January 1924) was a Hungarian sports shooter. He competed in four events at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Jelenffy was a military officer and served in the Royal Hungarian Army. He was also a top sportsman, competing in gymnastics, swimming, cycling, cross-country skiing, and sports shooting. He was reported to have "brought glory to the Hungarian name in rifle and pistol target shooting".
He died by suicide in 1924.
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Who was Zoltán Jelenffy?
sport shooter
When was Zoltán Jelenffy born?
Zoltán Jelenffy was born on 26 October 1876 in Sighetu Marmației.
When did Zoltán Jelenffy die?
Zoltán Jelenffy died on 21 January 1924.
What was Zoltán Jelenffy's occupation?
Zoltán Jelenffy was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Zoltán Jelenffy?
Zoltán Jelenffy was Hungarian.
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