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János Murányi

HUNHUNMen
Birth dateJan 13, 1944
BirthplaceMezőkövesd, Hungary
Height1.88 m
Weight-

János Murányi (born 13 January 1944 in Mezőkövesd) is a Hungarian retired discus thrower.

He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he ended up in 12th place in the overall-rankings.

Murányi is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's discus event at the 1970 Summer Universiade in Turin, Italy. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
Discus Throw
66.38
#180 all-time
1980 season best
60.32
Jun 11, 1980 · Szeged (HUN)
1980 season best
Age
82 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 66.38 (#180 all-time), 1980 season best 60.32 (Jun 11, 1980, Szeged (HUN)) · 82 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
DT
60.32-Jun 11, 1980
↓
Szeged (HUN)
1979
DT
61.40-Sep 12, 1979
↓
Szeged (HUN)
1978
DT
61.18-Sep 10, 1978
↓
Győr (HUN)
1977
DT
58.52-Jun 1, 1977
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1976
DT
60.72-Jun 4, 1976
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1975
DT
64.14-Jun 7, 1975
↓
Bratislava (TCH)
1974
DT
62.40-Jul 5, 1974
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1973
DT
63.20-Aug 18, 1973
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1972
DT
64.08-May 20, 1972
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1971
DT
66.38-Sep 2, 1971
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1970
DT
60.16-Sep 2, 1970
↓
Torino (ITA)
1969
DT
60.02-Jul 8, 1969
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1968
DT
53.28-May 4, 1968
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1967
DT
52.98-Oct 8, 1967
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1966
DT
51.80-Jul 9, 1966
↓
Budapest (HUN)

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
53.94-Aug 29Budapest NC, Budapest
DT
60.32-Jun 11Szeged

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.40-Sep 12Szeged
DT
60.74-Sep 9Győr
DT
57.60-Jul 27Budapest NC, Budapest

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.18-Sep 10Győr
DT
54.50-Aug 27Budapest
DT
57.78-Jul 22Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.52-Jun 1Budapest
DT
56.00-May 21Halle

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.72-Jun 4Budapest
DT
59.32-May 23Budapest
DT
60.18-May 19Budapest

1975

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.12-Aug 30Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest
DT
57.78-Aug 2Budapest
DT
59.88-Jul 13European Cup Semi Final, Torino
DT
62.96-Jun 26Budapest HUN-TCH Int. Match, Budapest
DT
62.76-Jun 14Budapest
DT
64.14-Jun 7Bratislava PTS, Bratislava
DT
61.92-Jun 4Budapest
DT
61.56-May 25Budapest
DT
61.70-May 14Budapest

1974

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.22-Sep 27Budapest
DT
57.36-Sep 3Roma European Championships
DT
61.02-Aug 24Budapest
DT
62.20-Jul 20Budapest NC, Budapest
DT
61.78-Jul 19Budapest NC, Budapest
DT
62.40-Jul 5Budapest

1973

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.20-Sep 16Ostrava
DT
61.31-Sep 5Heessen
DT
63.20-Aug 18Budapest
DT
61.08-Jul 21Budapest NC, Budapest
DT
61.46-Jun 17Budapest
DT
62.40-May 27Sofia

1972

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
57.92-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
DT
60.34-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
DT
60.94-Aug 17Warszawa
DT
61.42-Jun 10Budapest
DT
64.08-May 20Budapest
DT
62.30-May 6Budapest

1971

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.68-Oct 10Budapest
DT
66.38-Sep 2Budapest

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.16-Sep 2Torino Universiade, Torino

1969

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
49.76-Sep 17Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
DT
49.76-Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
DT
52.58-Aug 29Budapest NC, Budapest
DT
60.02-Jul 8Budapest

1968

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
52.72-Jun 29Budapest
DT
50.20-Jun 28Budapest
DT
53.28-May 4Budapest
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Honours

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Torino Universiade

Discus Throw

1970
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is János Murányi's Discus Throw personal best?

János Murányi's Discus Throw personal best is 66.38, set on Sep 2, 1971 in Budapest (HUN), #180 on the all-time list.

Which events does János Murányi compete in?

János Murányi competes in the Discus Throw.

How did János Murányi perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 60.32, set on Jun 11, 1980 in Szeged (HUN).