Győző Veres

Győző Veres (13 June 1936 – 1 February 2011) was a Hungarian weightlifter. He was born in Berekböszörmény in Hajdú-Bihar County. He was Olympic bronze medalist in weightlifting in 1960 and 1964.[1] He was named Hungarian Sportsman of the Year in 1963.

The native form of this personal name is Veres Győző. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Győző Veres
Personal information
NationalityHungarian
Born(1936-06-13)13 June 1936
Berekböszörmény, Hungary
Died1 February 2011(2011-02-01) (aged 74)
Melbourne, Australia
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Men's weightlifting
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Middleweight
Bronze medal – third place 1964 Tokyo Light heavyweight

References
  1. "Győző Veres". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2012.


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