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Henrik Hajós

Hungarian swimmer (1886–1963) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Henrik Hajós (born Henrik Guttmann; 21 July 1886 – 30 December 1963) was a Hungarian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1906 Intercalated Games and the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Budapest and was the younger brother of Alfréd Hajós.

NationalityHungarian
Born(1886-07-21)21 July 1886
Died2 June 1963(1963-06-02) (aged 76)[1]
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Henrik Hajós
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NationalityHungarian
Born(1886-07-21)21 July 1886
Died2 June 1963(1963-06-02) (aged 76)[1]
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubMagyar Testgyakorlók Köre
Medal record
Intercalated Games
Gold medal – first place1906 Athens4x250 m freestyle relay
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In 1906, he won a gold medal as a member of the Hungarian 4×250 m relay team. Two years later, at the 1908 Olympics, he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400 metre freestyle event. In the 100 metre freestyle competition he was eliminated in the first round.

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