Mária Vadász
Hungarian handball player (1950-2009)
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Mária Vadász, née Vanya (1 January 1950 – 18 August 2009)[1] was a Hungarian handball player, Olympic bronze medalist and World Championship silver medalist.
| Mária Vadász | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Mária Vadász | ||
| Born |
1 January 1950 Környe, Hungary | ||
| Died |
18 August 2009 (aged 59) Budapest | ||
| Nationality | Hungarian | ||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Playmaker, Winger | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1968–1971 | MTK | ||
1971–1984 | Vasas SC | ||
1984–1986 | EMG SK | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | |
1970–1983 |
 Hungary | 244 | |
Medal record | |||
She died in Budapest on 18 August 2009 at the age of 59.[2]
Achievements
- Nemzeti Bajnokság I:
- Winner: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984
- Magyar Kupa:
- Winner: 1971, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982
- Champions Cup:
- Winner: 1982
- Finalist: 1978, 1979
- Olympic Games:
- Bronze Medalist: 1976
- World Championship:
- Silver Medalist: 1982
- Bronze Medalist: 1975, 1978
