Hungary at the 1896 Summer Olympics
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| Hungary at the Olympic Games | ||||
 Flag of Hungary |
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| IOC code: HUN | ||||
| 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens | ||||
| Competitors | 7 in 6 sports | |||
| Medals | Gold 2 |
Silver 1 |
Bronze 3 |
Total 6 |
| Summer Olympic Games appearances | ||||
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| Winter Olympic Games appearances | ||||
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Hungary competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Austrian and Hungarian results at early Olympic Games are generally kept separate despite the union of the two nations as Austria-Hungary at the time.
Seven athletes from Hungary competed in six sports. The Hungarian medals came on 18 entries in 15 events.
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[edit] Medals
Hungary finished in sixth position in the final medal rankings, with two gold medals and six total medals.
[edit] Gold
- Alfréd Hajós — Swimming, Men's 100 metres Freestyle
- Alfréd Hajós — Swimming, Men's 1200 metres Freestyle
[edit] Silver
- Nándor Dáni — Athletics, Men's 800 metres
[edit] Bronze
- Gyula Kellner — Athletics, Men's Marathon
- Alojz Sokol — Athletics, Men's 100 metres
- Momcsilló Tapavicza — Tennis, Men's singles
[edit] Results by event
[edit] Athletics
The Hungarian athletes were successful in each event except the 110 metre hurdles, taking a silver, two bronzes, and a 4th place finish.
| Event | Place | Athlete | Heat | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres | 3rd | Alojz Sokol | 12.75 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| 800 metres | 2nd | Nándor Dáni | 2:10.2 | 2:11.8 |
| 110 metre hurdles | – | Alojz Sokol | Unknown | Did not advance |
| Marathon | 3rd | Gyula Kellner | No heats | 3:06:35 |
| Event | Place | Athlete | Best mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple jump | 4th | Alojz Sokol | 11.26 metres |
[edit] Gymnastics
The Hungarian gymnasts were unable to win any medals.
| Event | Place | Gymnast |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel bars | – | Gyula Kakas |
| Desiderius Wein | ||
| Horizontal bar | – | Gyula Kakas |
| Desiderius Wein | ||
| Vault | – | Gyula Kakas |
| Desiderius Wein | ||
| Pommel horse | – | Gyula Kakas |
| Rings | – | Desiderius Wein |
[edit] Swimming
Hajós won both events he entered, taking two of the four swimming medals (he could not enter the 100 metres for sailors event, and the 500 metres was immediately after the 100 metres and immediately before the 1200 metres.
| Event | Place | Swimmer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metre freestyle | 1st | Alfréd Hajós | 1:22.2 |
| 1200 metre freestyle | 1st | Alfréd Hajós | 18:22.2 |
[edit] Tennis
Tapavicza was defeated by Dionysios Kasdaglis in the semifinals of the singles tournament.
| Event | Place | Player(s) | Round 1 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | 3rd | Momcsilló Tapavicza | Won | Bye | Lost | Did not advance |
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | .500 |
[edit] Weightlifting
Tapavicza took last place in the weightlifting competition. The amount he lifted is unknown except that it was less than 90 kilograms, the amount lifted by the third through fifth place contestants.
| Event | Place | Weightlifter | Best lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two handed | 6th | Momcsilló Tapavicza | Unknown |
[edit] Wrestling
Tapavicza lost his only wrestling match, which turned into a contest of endurance.
| Event | Place | Wrestler | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greco-Roman | 4th | Momcsilló Tapavicza | Lost | Did not advance | |
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | .000 |
[edit] References
- Lampros, S.P.; Polites, N.G.; De Coubertin, Pierre; Philemon, P.J.; & Anninos, C. (1897). The Olympic Games: BC 776 – AD 1896. Athens: Charles Beck. (Digitally available at [1])
- Mallon, Bill; & Widlund, Ture (1998). The 1896 Olympic Games. Results for All Competitors in All Events, with Commentary. Jefferson: McFarland. ISBN 0-7864-0379-9. (Excerpt available at [2])
- Smith, Michael Llewellyn (2004). Olympics in Athens 1896. The Invention of the Modern Olympic Games. London: Profile Books. ISBN 1-86197-342-X.
| Nations at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece |
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| Australia • Austria • Denmark • France • Germany • Great Britain • Greece • Hungary • Italy • Sweden • Switzerland • United States • Mixed teams |
