József Munk
József Munk (born 30 November 1890 – died ?) was a Hungarian freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was Jewish and in 1942 he fell into Soviet hands and was taken prisoner. He did not return.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's swimming | ||
Representing  | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1908 London | 4x200 m freestyle relay |
In the 1908 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of a Hungarian 4x200 metre freestyle relay team. He also competed in the 100 metre freestyle, but placed fourth on his heat and did not advance.
See also
References
- Taylor, Paul (2004). Jews and the Olympic Games: The Clash Between Sport and Politics : with a Complete Review of Jewish Olympic Medallists. Sussex Academic Press. ISBN 9781903900871.
External links
- József Munk at the International Olympic Committee
- József Munk at databaseOlympics.com (archived)
- József Munk at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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