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Éva Novák-Gerard

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Éva Novák-Gerard
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Personal information
Full nameÉva Novák-Gerard
Nationality Hungary
Born(1930-01-08)January 8, 1930
Budapest, Hungary
DiedJune 30, 2005(2005-06-30) (aged 75)
Brussels, Belgium
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle and breaststroke
ClubFerencvárosi Torna Club
Budapesti Kinizsi
Medal record
Women’s Swimming
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1952 Helsinki 200 m breaststroke
Silver medal – second place 1952 Helsinki 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1948 London 200 m breaststroke

Éva Novák-Gerard (January 8, 1930 – June 30, 2005) is a former swimmer from Hungary, and the younger sister of Ilona Novák, who was also a famous swimmer for her native country.

She won three medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, after a bronze four years earlier in London.

Records
Preceded by Women's 200 metres Breaststoke
world record holder (long course)

October 21, 1950 – November 13, 1956
Succeeded by

References