István Kultsár
Hungarian long-distance runner
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István Kultsár (15 October 1900 – 9 March 1943) was a Hungarian long-distance runner,[2] who was rated as one of the best Hungarian distance runners during the inter-war period.[3] He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Born | 15 October 1900 |
| Died | 9 March 1943 (aged 42)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 5000 metres |
He was the national champion in the 5,000 metres in 1924,[5] and three years later, he won the 7.5 km race.[6] Overall, Kultsár was a six-time national champion in cross-country running during the 1920s and the 1930s.[1] As well as competing in sport, he was a noted expert in the field and became a chief editor of Nemzeti Sport.[1]
