Zsolt Németh (hammer thrower)
Hungarian hammer thrower
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Zsolt Németh (born 9 November 1971 in Szombathely, Vas) is a retired male hammer thrower from Hungary. His personal best throw was 81.56 metres, achieved in August 1999 in Veszprém. He is the son of coach Pál Németh.[1]
Nationality
Hungary
HungaryBorn9 November 1971 (age 54)
Szombathely, Hungary
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Hungary |
| Born | 9 November 1971 (age 54) Szombathely, Hungary |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Hungary |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 81.56 m (1999) |
Medal record | |
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Hungary | ||||
| 1990 | World Junior Championships | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | 6th | 64.00 m |
| 1995 | Summer Universiade | Fukuoka, Japan | 6th | 74.12 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 22nd | 73.68 m |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 26th | 71.80 m |
| 1999 | Summer Universiade | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 1st | 80.40 m |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 2nd | 79.05 m | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 25th | 73.95 m |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Doha, Qatar | 4th | 78.67 m | |
Awards
- Hungarian Athlete of the Year (1): 1999
