Gyula Borka
Hungarian long-distance runner
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Gyula Borka (born 3 June 1959 in Budapest, Hungary) is a retired Hungarian athlete, who specialized in the long-distance running events. He represented his native European country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona (Spain), finishing in 38th place (2:20:46).
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Hungary | |||||
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 38th | Marathon | 2:20:46[1] |
| Lille Marathon | Lille, France | 1st | Marathon | 2:13:15[2] | |
Family
- Father: Julius Borka (1930–1985) Danube river sailor, born in the former Czechoslovakia
- Mother: Valerie Szabo (1930–1985) elementary school teacher, born in Hungary.
- Wife: Martha Visnyei (born: May 31, 1962 in Szeged, Hungary) retired Hungarian athlete, who was Hungary national champion six times in singles and thirteen times in teams, from 1985 to 1999.[6]
- Brother: Gabor Borka (born: August 19, 1961 in Budapest, Hungary) retired Hungarian kayaker, who was four times Hungary national champion.
