István Rózsavölgyi
Hungarian runner Olympic participant
Born
Died
2012
14 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Hungary
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Born in Hungary in 1929, a runner specialized in middle-distance events. Competed in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, representing the national team. Participated in the 1500 meters and contributed to Hungary's athletic presence on the international stage.
Competed in the 1500 meters at the 1952 Olympics
Achieved multiple national titles in Hungary
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