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Imrich Bugár

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Imrich Bugár

TCHTCHMen
Birth dateApr 14, 1955
BirthplaceOhrady, Slovakia
Height1.96 m
Weight120 kg

Imrich Bugár (Hungarian: Bugár Imre, born 14 April 1955) is a Czechoslovak discus thrower.

An ethnic Hungarian who represented Czechoslovakia and then the Czech Republic, his career highlights include an Olympic silver medal from 1980, a European Championship title from 1982 and a gold medal in the inaugural World Championships in 1983.

His personal best throw of 71 26 metres puts him tenth in the all-time performers list.

Key facts
Discus Throw
71.26
#16 all-time
1995 season best
56.98
May 28, 1995 · Faro (POR)
1995 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold
Record
National record · Discus Throw 71.26
National record
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Discus Throw 71.26 (#16 all-time), 1995 season best 56.98 (May 28, 1995, Faro (POR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (Discus Throw) · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

71.26
#16 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1
World Championships1--1
Total11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
DT
56.98-May 28, 1995
↑
Faro (POR)
1994
DT
61.22-Jun 16, 1994
↑
Praha (CZE)
1993
DT
61.72-Sep 11, 1993
↑
Praha (CZE)
1992
DT
64.14-Sep 5, 1992
↑
Praha (TCH)
1991
DT
62.96-Aug 10, 1991
↑
Nitra (TCH)
1990
DT
63.46-Sep 15, 1990
↑
Breclav (CZE)
1989
DT
64.84-Jul 5, 1989
↑
Berlin (GER)
1988
DT
66.18-Aug 23, 1988
↑
Praha (TCH)
1987
DT
67.22-May 31, 1987
↑
Nitra (TCH)
1986
DT
67.38-Aug 17, 1986
↑
Praha (TCH)
1985
DT
71.26-May 25, 1985
↑
San José (USA)
1984
DT
70.26-Sep 8, 1984
↑
Cagliari (ITA)
1983
DT
70.72-Jun 18, 1983
↑
Schwechat (AUT)
1982
DT
68.60-Aug 16, 1982
↑
Praha (TCH)
1981
DT
67.56-Jul 10, 1981
↑
Budapest (HUN)
1980
DT
66.38-Jul 28, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
DT
64.88-Aug 19, 1979
↑
Mikkeli (FIN)
1978
DT
65.96-Aug 18, 1978
↑
Praha (TCH)
1977
DT
62.54-Sep 13, 1977
↑
La Habana (CUB)

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
56.00-May 30Bratislava Slovnaft '95, Bratislava
DT
56.98-May 28Faro

1994

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.00-Aug 28Nitra
DT
56.64-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
56.64-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
DT
61.22-Jun 16Praha
DT
59.42-Jun 12European Cup 1st League, Valencia

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.72-Sep 11Praha
DT
58.76-Aug 16IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
DT
58.76-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

1992

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
64.14-Sep 5Praha
DT
59.48-Aug 22Nitra
DT
58.70-Aug 3The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
DT
62.44-Jun 17Budapest

1991

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.90-Aug 26IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
61.90-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
DT
62.96-Aug 10Nitra
DT
62.40-Aug 3Ostrava TCH-POR-HUN-SCO, Ostrava

1990

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.46-Sep 15Breclav
DT
62.36-Sep 1Split European Championships
DT
61.68-Aug 31Split European Championships
DT
62.36-Aug 27Split European Championships
DT
61.68-Aug 27Split European Championships
DT
60.68-Aug 11Miskolc
DT
62.40-Aug 5Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
DT
62.48-Jul 21Praha
DT
60.56-Jul 7Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
DT
61.62-Jun 25Praha
DT
61.42-Jun 6Milano
DT
60.30-Jun 2Praha
DT
62.08-May 19Ostrava
DT
61.72-May 15Praha

1989

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.80-Sep 16Breclav
DT
62.50-Sep 9Ostrava
DT
63.30-Sep 1Herculis
DT
61.98-Aug 26Praha
DT
63.32-Aug 22Praha
DT
63.38-Aug 19Nitra
DT
62.48-Aug 8Budapest Hungalu Grand Prix, Budapest
DT
62.90-Jul 23Banská Bystrica
DT
62.84-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
DT
61.30-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
DT
64.28-Jul 9Sofia
DT
64.84-Jul 5Berlin
DT
61.36-Jun 21Praha
DT
62.78-Jun 11Volgograd Znamenskiy Memorial, Volgograd
DT
62.30-May 27Praha
DT
62.14-May 21Chania
DT
63.38-May 15Praha

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.88-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
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Honours

7

Split European Championships

Discus Throw

1990
7

Split European Championships

Discus Throw

1990
7

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

1987
8

Stuttgart European Championships

Discus Throw

1986
8

Stuttgart European Championships

Discus Throw

1986
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Roma Golden Gala

Discus Throw

1985
4

Canberra IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1985
🥇

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

1983
🥇

Athina European Championships

Discus Throw

1982
🥇

Athina European Championships

Discus Throw

1982
🥉

Roma IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1981
🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1980
🥉

Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
🥉

Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Imrich Bugár's Discus Throw personal best?

Imrich Bugár's Discus Throw personal best is 71.26, set on May 25, 1985 in San José (USA), #16 on the all-time list.

Which events does Imrich Bugár compete in?

Imrich Bugár competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Imrich Bugár perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 56.98, set on May 28, 1995 in Faro (POR).

How many medals has Imrich Bugár won?

Imrich Bugár has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.