Ferenc Török

Ferenc Török (born August 3, 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
Sport	Modern pentathlon
Medal record Men's modern pentathlon Representing  Hungary Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo Individual 1968 Mexico City Team 1964 Tokyo Team World Championships 1963 Magglingen Team 1965 Leipzig Team 1966 Melbourne Team 1967 Jönköping Team 1961 Moscow Team 1962 Mexico City Team 1963 Magglingen Individual 1962 Mexico City Individual 1965 Leipzig Individual 1966 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)

Awards
Preceded by Győző Veres	Hungarian Sportsman of The Year 1964	Succeeded by Gyula Zsivótzky