Éva Novák-Gerard

Hungarian swimmer (1930–2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Éva Novák (8 January 1930 – 30 June 2005), also known as Éva Novák-Gérard, was a swimmer from Hungary. She won three medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, after a bronze four years earlier in London.[1][2]

FullnameÉva Novák-Gerard
Nationality Hungary
Born(1930-01-08)8 January 1930
Died30 June 2005(2005-06-30) (aged 75)
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Éva Novák
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Full nameÉva Novák-Gerard
Nationality Hungary
Born(1930-01-08)8 January 1930
Died30 June 2005(2005-06-30) (aged 75)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle and breaststroke
ClubFerencvárosi Torna Club
Budapesti Kinizsi
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1952 Helsinki4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place1952 Helsinki200 m breaststroke
Silver medal – second place1952 Helsinki400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place1948 London200 m breaststroke
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She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1973, together with her sister, Ilona Novák.[3][4]

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