Győző Kulcsár

Győző Kulcsár (18 October 1940 – 19 September 2018) was a Hungarian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics and won four gold (one individual and three team) and two individual bronze medals.[1] He also won three world titles with the Hungarian team, in 1970, 1971 and 1978.[2]

The native form of this personal name is Kulcsár Győző. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Győző Kulcsár
Personal information
Born(1940-10-18)18 October 1940
Budapest, Hungary
Died19 September 2018(2018-09-19) (aged 77)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
ClubOSC, Budapest
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games[1]
1964 Tokyo Épée team
1968 Mexico City Épée individual
1968 Mexico City Épée team
1972 Munich Épée team
1972 Munich Épée individual
1976 Montreal Épée individual

After retiring from competitions Kulcsár worked as a fencing coach, in Hungary (c. 1980–1988 and after 2001) and Italy (c. 1988–2000). His trainees include Tímea Nagy, Emese Szász and his nephew Krisztián Kulcsár.[2]

He died on 19 September 2018 at the age of 77.[3]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Győző Kulcsár". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  2. Kulcsár Győző. Hungarian Olympic Committee
  3. "Meghalt Kulcsár Győző". 24.hu.


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