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Alfréd Hajós

Hungarian swimmer, footballer, and architect (1878-1955) · Hungary · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77

Alfréd Hajós was a Hungarian swimmer, football (soccer) player, referee, manager, and career architect. He was the first modern Olympic swimming champion and the first Olympic champion of Hungary.

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A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 117 days, one point a day.

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Budapesti TC1897-1907

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Ybl Miklós Prize2010

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Formerly excelling in track including discus and hurdles, he was part of the first National European football/soccer team fielded by Hungary in 1902, later serving as a referee as well as the manager and coach of the national football team.

Country
Hungary
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1955 · aged 77