György Csányi

For a politician, see György Csányi (politician).
The native form of this personal name is Csányi György. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
György Csányi
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki 4×100 metres relay
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1954 Bern 4×100 metres relay

György Csányi (7 March 1922 – 13 December 1978) was a Hungarian athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres.

He competed for Hungary at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland where he won the bronze medal in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay with his team mates László Zarándi, Géza Varasdi and Béla Goldoványi.[1]

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Hungary
1948 Olympics London, England 3rd, Heat 7 100 m 11.1
1952 Olympics Helsinki, Finland 5th, Qtr 4 100 m 11.07/10.9

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "György Csányi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2017.


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