Samu Fóti

Hungarian gymnast (1890–1916) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Samu Fóti[1] (17 May 1890 in Budapest – 17 June 1916 in Lipové) was a Hungarian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2] He was Jewish.[3]

Born(1890-05-17)17 May 1890
Died17 June 1916(1916-06-17) (aged 26)
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Hungary Hungary
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Samu Fóti
Born(1890-05-17)17 May 1890
Died17 June 1916(1916-06-17) (aged 26)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
Hungary Hungary
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1912 StockholmTeam, european system
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He was part of the Hungarian team, which won the silver medal in the gymnastics men's team, European system event in 1912. He also competed in the men's discus throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[4]

He was killed in action during World War I.[2]

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