János Murányi

Born
Jan 13, 1944 (82 years old)
Birthplace
Mezőkövesd, Hungary
Events
Discus Throw
Height
1.88 m

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.

Personal best · Discus Throw66.38
1980 season best60.32Jun 11, 1980 · Szeged

As of Nov 13, 2026: Discus Throw 66.38 (#180 all-time), 1980 season best 60.32 (Jun 11, 1980, Szeged (HUN)) · 82 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
DTBudapest 1971Hungary Discus Throw all-time list66.381,178 pts#180

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1980DT 60.32–Jun 11, 1980Szeged (HUN)
1979DT 61.40–Sep 12, 1979Szeged (HUN)
1978DT 61.18–Sep 10, 1978Győr (HUN)
1977DT 58.52–Jun 1, 1977Budapest (HUN)
1976DT 60.72–Jun 4, 1976Budapest (HUN)
1975DT 64.14–Jun 7, 1975Bratislava (TCH)
1974DT 62.40–Jul 5, 1974Budapest (HUN)
1973DT 63.20–Aug 18, 1973Budapest (HUN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

János Murányi competes in the Discus Throw.

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