István Takács

István Takács

HungaryHungary
Born
Jan 20, 1959 (67 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

István Takács is a Hungary sprinter, born on January 20, 1959. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 21.5h in the 200m, 46.25 in the 400m, 1:57.85 in the 800m, 50.23 in the 400mH and 40.67 in the 4x100m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles50.23
1988 season best52.17Jun 12, 1988
Personal best · 400 m46.25

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 50.23, 400 m 46.25, 1988 season best 52.17 (Jun 12, 1988) · 67 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mBudapest 1978Hungary 200 m all-time list21.5h995 pts–
400mBudapest 1986Hungary 400 m all-time list46.251,095 pts–
800mIndoorBudapest 19821:57.85864 pts–
400mHMünchen 1984Hungary 400 m hurdles all-time list50.231,119 pts–
4x100mBudapest 1982Hungary 4 × 100 m all-time list40.67–
4x400mBudapest 1986Hungary 4 × 400 m all-time list3:04.70–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1988400mH 52.17–Jun 12, 1988–
19884x400m 3:07.86–May 28, 1988–
1987400m 47.23–Aug 1, 1987–
1987400mH 51.10–Aug 5, 1987–
19874x400m 3:08.55–Aug 14, 1987–
19874x400Metre 3:13.84–Feb 7, 1987–
1986400m 46.25–Aug 15, 1986–
1986400m-short-track 48.20–Feb 1, 1986–
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István Takács's 400 m hurdles personal best is 50.23, set on Jul 20, 1984 in München (GER).

István Takács competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

1988 season best: 52.17, set on Jun 12, 1988.