Ferenc Török

Ferenc Török (born 3 August 1935) is a Hungarian modern pentathlete and Olympic champion.[1]

For the Hungarian film director, see Ferenc Török (director).
The native form of this personal name is Török Ferenc. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Ferenc Török
Personal information
Born (1935-08-03) 3 August 1935
Csillaghegy, Hungary
Sport
SportModern pentathlon
Medal record
Men's modern pentathlon
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1964 Tokyo Individual
Gold medal – first place1968 Mexico City Team
Bronze medal – third place1964 Tokyo Team
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1963 Magglingen Team
Gold medal – first place1965 Leipzig Team
Gold medal – first place1966 Melbourne Team
Gold medal – first place1967 Jönköping Team
Silver medal – second place1961 Moscow Team
Silver medal – second place1962 Mexico City Team
Silver medal – second place1963 Magglingen Individual
Bronze medal – third place1962 Mexico City Individual
Bronze medal – third place1965 Leipzig Individual
Bronze medal – third place1966 Melbourne Individual

Olympics

Ferenc Török received an individual gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and a bronze medal with the Hungarian team.[2] He received a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City with the Hungarian team.[3]

Awards

Török was elected Hungarian Sportsman of the Year 1964, and Hungarian Coach of the year 1989.

References
  1. "Ferenc Török Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  2. "1964 Summer Olympics – Tokyo, Japan – Modern Pentathlon" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on April 16, 2008)
  3. "1968 Summer Olympics – Mexico City, Mexico – Modern Pentathlon" Archived 2008-09-29 at the Wayback MachinedatabaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on April 16, 2008)


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