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József Munk

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Hungarian swimmer 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.

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.

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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