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György Csordás

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György Csordás
Personal information
Full nameGyörgy Csordás
Nationality Hungary
Born(1928-10-06)October 6, 1928
Cegléd, Hungary
DiedMay 9, 2000(2000-05-09) (aged 71)
Budapest, Hungary
Sport
SportSwimming
Strokesfreestyle
ClubÚjpesti TE
Medal record
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 1954 Turin 400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1954 Turin 1500 m freestyle

György Csordás (October 6, 1928 – May 9, 2000) was a freestyle swimmer from Hungary, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1948.[1]

His best individual result came in 1948, when he placed fourth in 1500 m freestyle.

At the European Championships in 1954 he became European champion in 400 m freestyle and in 1500 m freestyle.

References

  1. ^ Csordás' entry on www.sports-reference.com; retrieved 2011-07-07