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József Balla

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József Balla (27 July 1955 – 18 March 2003) was a heavyweight freestyle wrestler from Hungary. He won silver medals at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics, 1985 World Championships, and 1975, 1978 and 1981 European championships. He won the European championships in 1983.[2]

Born27 July 1955
Szőreg, Hungary
Died18 March 2003 (aged 47)
Kecskemét, Hungary
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb)
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József Balla
Balla (left) at the 1980 Olympics
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Born27 July 1955
Szőreg, Hungary
Died18 March 2003 (aged 47)
Kecskemét, Hungary
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
ClubFerencvárosi TC, Budapest[1]
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1976 Montreal+100 kg
Silver medal – second place1980 Moscow+100 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1977 Lausanne+100 kg
Silver medal – second place1985 Budapest+100 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1975 Ludwigshafen+100 kg
Silver medal – second place1978 Sofia+100 kg
Silver medal – second place1981 Łódź+100 kg
Gold medal – first place1983 Budapest+100 kg
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Personal life

Balla was born in Szőreg on 27 July 1955. He died in Kecskemét on 17 March 2003.[1]

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