Samu Fóti[1] (17 May 1890 in Budapest – 17 June 1916 in Lipové) was a Hungarian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2] He was Jewish.[3]
| Samu Fóti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1890 Budapest |
| Died | 17 June 1916 (aged 26) Lipové |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Country represented |  Hungary |
Medal record | |
He was part of the Hungarian team, which won the silver medal in the gymnastics men's team, European system event in 1912. He also competed in the men's discus throw at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[4]
He was killed in action during World War I.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ He is also known as Fleck
- ^ a b "Samu Fóti". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Paul (2004). Jews and the Olympic Games: The Clash Between Sport and Politics – With a Complete Review of Jewish Olympic Medalists. Sussex Academic Press. ISBN 9781903900888.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Samu Fóti Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
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