János Konrád

János Konrád (27 August 1941 – 26 November 2014) was a Hungarian water polo player and backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.

For the Hungarian-Swiss footballer, see Janos Konrad (footballer).
János Konrád
Personal information
Born(1941-08-27)27 August 1941
Budapest, Hungary
Died26 November 2014(2014-11-26) (aged 73)
Budapest, Hungary
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
SportWater polo
ClubBudapesti VSC
Budapest Honvéd FC
Medal record
Men's Water Polo
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome Team competition
Gold medal – first place 1964 Tokyo Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Team competition

He was born in Budapest.

Konrád was part of the Hungarian water polo team which won the bronze medal in the 1960 tournament. He played one match and scored one goal. He also participated in the 100 metre backstroke competition but was eliminated in the first round.

Four years later he was a member of the Hungarian team which won the gold medal in the 1964 Olympic tournament. He played all six matches and scored two goals.

At the 1968 Games he won his second bronze medal with the Hungarian team. He played all eight matches and scored three goals. On 26 November 2014 he died at the age of 73.[1]

See also

References
  1. Gyász: elhunyt Konrád János olimpiai bajnok vízilabdázó (in Hungarian)


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