Károly Takács
Hungary · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1910 to 1976 · aged 65
Károly Takács was the first shooter to win two Olympic gold medals in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol event, both with his left hand after his right hand was seriously injured.
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About this person
He is the third known physically disabled athlete to have competed in the Olympic Games after George Eyser in 1904 and Olivér Halassy in 1928, followed by Liz Hartel in 1952, Neroli Fairhall in 1984 and Oscar Pistorius in 2012.
Country
Hungary
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1976 · aged 65
