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Gyula Zsivótzky

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Gyula Zsivótzky
Zsivótzky in 1969
Personal information
NationalityHungarian
Born25 February 1937
Budapest, Hungary
Died29 September 2007 (aged 70)
Budapest, Hungary
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
Sport
Country Hungary
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
ClubÚjpesti TE
Achievements and titles
Personal best73.76 m (1968)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1960 Rome Hammer throw
Silver medal – second place 1964 Tokyo Hammer throw
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City Hammer throw
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Stockholm Hammer throw
Gold medal – first place 1962 Belgrade Hammer throw
Silver medal – second place 1966 Budapest Hammer throw
Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1959 Torino Hammer throw
Gold medal – first place 1961 Sofia Hammer throw
Gold medal – first place 1965 Budapest Hammer throw

Gyula Zsivótzky (25 February 1937 – 29 September 2007) was a Hungarian hammer thrower. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics, silvers in 1960 and 1964, and finished fifth in 1972. Zsivótzky set two world record: one in 1965 and the other in 1968.[2] He was twice elected as Hungarian Sportsman of the Year: in 1965, after winning at the Summer Universiade, and in 1968, for his Olympic gold medal.

Zsivótzky retired in 1973 and later worked in the clothing industry. He remained involved with athletics as an administrator, becoming a member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee and vice-president of his athletic club Újpesti TE. He married Magdolna Komka, an Olympic high jumper. One of his sons is decathlete Attila Zsivoczky, the other is football player Gyula Zsivóczky Jr.[2]

Zsivótzky died from cancer in his native Budapest, aged 70.

References

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  1. ^ Gyula Zsivótzky. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ a b Gyula Zsivótzky. Sports Reference
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Records
Preceded by Men's Hammer World Record Holder
4 September 1965 – 15 June 1969
Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by Hungarian Sportsman of The Year
1965
Succeeded by
Preceded by Hungarian Sportsman of The Year
1968
Succeeded by