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Gyula Zsivótzky

Birth dateFeb 25, 1937

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Gyula Zsivótzky is a Hungary thrower, born on February 25, 1937. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

His personal bests include 15.60 in the SP, 51.72 in the DT and 73.76 in the HT. He has earned 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.

Key facts

Hammer Throw

73.76

#572 all-time

1973 season best

64.20

Jul 22, 1973 · Budapest (HUN)

1973 season best

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 silver

Age

89 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Hammer Throw 73.76 (#572 all-time), 1973 season best 64.20 (Jul 22, 1973, Budapest (HUN)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 silver · 89 years old

Personal bests

15.60

51.72

73.76

#572 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	2	-	3

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1973	HT	64.20	-	Jul 22, 1973	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1972	HT	72.04	-	May 14, 1972	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1971	DT	49.32	-	Oct 10, 1971	↑	Budapest (HUN)
1971	HT	73.06	-	Oct 6, 1971	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1970	HT	70.96	-	May 27, 1970	↓	Innsbruck (AUT)
1969	HT	72.58	-	Jun 28, 1969	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1968	DT	48.00	-	Sep 1, 1968	↑	Budapest (HUN)
1968	HT	73.76	-	Sep 14, 1968	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1967	HT	68.96	-	Oct 26, 1967	↓	Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966	SP	15.50	-	May 7, 1966	↑	Budapest (HUN)
1966	DT	51.72	-	May 22, 1966	↑	Budapest (HUN)
1966	HT	71.94	-	May 11, 1966	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1965	HT	73.74	-	Sep 4, 1965	↓	Debrecen (HUN)
1964	SP	15.60	-	Aug 14, 1964	↑	Tata (HUN)
1964	HT	69.09	-	Oct 18, 1964	↓	National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1962	HT	69.64	-	Sep 16, 1962	↓	Beograd European Championships
1960	HT	65.79	-	Sep 3, 1960	↓	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1959	HT	65.20	-	Jun 20, 1959	↓	Budapest (HUN)
1958	HT	63.68	-	Aug 21, 1958	↓	Stockholm European Championships

1973

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	64.20	-	Jul 22	Budapest NC, Budapest

1972

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	68.86	-	Sep 16	Kiev
HT	71.38	-	Sep 7	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HT	71.20	-	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HT	71.86	-	Aug 22	Budapest
HT	70.64	-	Aug 11	Budapest
HT	69.34	-	Jun 24	Budapest NC, Budapest
HT	69.86	-	Jun 16	Budapest
HT	68.46	-	Jun 3	Mainz
HT	72.04	-	May 14	Budapest

1971

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	72.32	-	Oct 28	Budapest
HT	72.24	-	Oct 23	Budapest
HT	72.40	-	Oct 21	Budapest
HT	72.70	-	Oct 17	Budapest
DT	49.32	-	Oct 10	Budapest
HT	72.36	-	Oct 10	Budapest
HT	73.06	-	Oct 6	Budapest
HT	70.62	-	Oct 3	Budapest
HT	64.94	-	Aug 14	Helsinki European Championships
HT	71.58	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
HT	64.94	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
HT	71.58	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
HT	71.56	-	Aug 1	Bratislava
HT	72.74	-	Jul 13	Tata
HT	73.04	-	Jul 4	Budapest
HT	72.64	-	Jun 26	Budapest NC, Budapest

1970

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	70.92	-	Aug 6	Budapest NC, Budapest
HT	70.92	-	Aug 1	European Cup Semi Final, Sarajevo
HT	70.96	-	May 27	Innsbruck

1969

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	69.68	-	Sep 20	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HT	69.98	-	Sep 19	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HT	69.98	-	Sep 16	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HT	69.68	-	Sep 16	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HT	69.16	-	Aug 30	Budapest NC, Budapest
HT	64.18	-	Aug 29	Budapest NC, Budapest
HT	71.66	-	Jul 2	Koblenz
HT	72.58	-	Jun 28	Budapest
HT	71.64	-	Jun 15	Budapest
HT	71.10	-	Jun 6	Budapest

1968

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HT	73.36	-	Oct 17	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
HT	72.60	-	Oct 16	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
HT	71.84	-	Oct 5	Ciudad de México
HT	73.12	-	Sep 28	Budapest
HT	72.34	-	Sep 24	Budapest
HT	73.76	-	Sep 14	Budapest
HT	72.16	-	Sep 13	Budapest
DT	48.00	-	Sep 1	Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest
HT	73.36	-	Aug 30	Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest
HT	71.48	-	Aug 29	Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest
HT	71.62	-	Jul 14	Hannover

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gyula Zsivótzky's Hammer Throw personal best?

Gyula Zsivótzky's Hammer Throw personal best is 73.76, set on Sep 14, 1968 in Budapest (HUN), #572 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gyula Zsivótzky compete in?

Gyula Zsivótzky competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Gyula Zsivótzky perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 64.20, set on Jul 22, 1973 in Budapest (HUN).

How many medals has Gyula Zsivótzky won?

Gyula Zsivótzky has won 3 Olympic Games medals.

Gyula Zsivótzky

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1973

1972

1971

1970

1969

1968

Honours

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