Győző Veres

The native form of this personal name is Veres Győző. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Győző Veres
Personal information
NationalityHungarian
Born(1936-06-13)13 June 1936
Berekböszörmény, Hungary
Died1 February 2011(2011-02-01) (aged 74)
Melbourne, Australia
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Men's weightlifting
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Middleweight
Bronze medal – third place 1964 Tokyo Light heavyweight

Győző Veres (13 June 1936 – 1 February 2011) was a Hungarian weightlifter. He was born in Berekböszörmény in Hajdú-Bihar County. He was Olympic bronze medalist in weightlifting in 1960 and 1964.[1] He was named Hungarian Sportsman of the Year in 1963.

References

  1. ^ "Győző Veres". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
Awards
Preceded by Hungarian Sportsman of The Year
1963 		Succeeded by


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