József Munk

The native form of this personal name is Munk József. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
József Munk
Personal information
Born(1890-11-30)November 30, 1890
Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary
Died1942 (aged 51–52)
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1908 London 4x200 m freestyle relay

József Munk (30 November 1890 – after 1942) was a Hungarian freestyle swimmer who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was Jewish, and in 1942 he fell into the hands of the Soviets. He was taken as a prisoner to the Soviet Union, from where he never returned.[1]

At the 1908 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of a Hungarian 4x200 metre freestyle relay team. He also competed in the 100 metre freestyle, but placed fourth in his heat and did not advance.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Taylor, Paul (2004). Jews and the Olympic Games: The Clash Between Sport and Politics : with a Complete Review of Jewish Olympic Medallists. Sussex Academic Press. ISBN 9781903900871.
  2. ^ "József Munk". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 April 2021.


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