Dezső Gyarmati

Hungarian water polo player and coach (1927-2013) · Hungary · On the map · Athletes · Died at 85

Dezső Gyarmati was a Hungarian professional water polo player and three-time Olympic champion; he later became the coach of the Hungarian national water polo team. Widely regarded as a "legendary player", Gyarmati was the most decorated player in the history of the sport.

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2013Died18 August 20132011Honorary Citizen of Budapest District IIAward2010Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of HungaryAward2008Honorary Citizen of BudapestAwardPrima Primissima PrizeAward2004Athlete of the NationAward2002Hungarian Heritage AwardAward1994Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian RepublicAward1992Silver Olympic OrderAward1976International Swimming Hall of FameAward1927Born23 October 1927