Gábor Vincze (judoka)

Gábor Vincze (born 29 February 1976) is a former Hungarian Paralympic judoka. He is a two-time Paralympic bronze medalist, one-time World bronze medalist and two-time European medalist.[1][2]

The native form of this personal name is Vincze Gábor. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Gábor Vincze
Personal information
Born (1976-02-29) 29 February 1976
Sport
Country Hungary
SportParalympic judo
DisabilityMacular degeneration
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  Hungary
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyMen's -81kg
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensMen's -81kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2006 BrommatMen's -81kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2005 VlaardingenMen's -81kg
Bronze medal – third place2013 EgerMen's -81kg

Vincze became partially blind when he was four years old after drinking a large amount of wine which caused him to have alcohol poisoning.[3]

References
  1. "Gabor Vincze Judoka". JudoInside. 1 September 2020.
  2. "Gabor Vincze - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 1 September 2020.
  3. "It's impossible for you! Interview with Paralympian Gábor Vincze (in Hungarian)". Magyar Judo Szövetség. 15 November 2019.


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