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Tibor Benedek

Hungarian water polo player and coach (1972-2020) · Hungary · On the map · Athletes · Died at 47

Tibor Benedek was a Hungarian professional water polo player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He played on the gold medal squads at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics.

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2020Died18 June 20202015International Swimming Hall of FameAward2013Hungarian Sports Team Coach of the YearAward2008Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of HungaryAwardHonorary Citizen of BudapestAward2004Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian RepublicAward2000Officer's Cross of the Hungarian Order of MeritAward1972Born12 July 1972

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Awards

International Swimming Hall of Fame2015
Hungarian Sports Team Coach of the Year2013
Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary2008
Honorary Citizen of Budapest2008
Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic2004
Officer's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit2000

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Benedek also competed at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics, where the Hungarian team placed 6th and 4th, respectively.

Country
Hungary
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1972 to 2020 · aged 47