József KOVÁCS
- Born
- Mar 3, 1926
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
József KOVÁCS is a Hungary long-distance runner, born on March 3, 1926. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:06.4h in the 3000m, 13:47.6h in the 5000m, 28:52.39 in the 10000m, 16:17.6h in the 4x1500Metr and 8:45.4h in the 2Miles. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 10 000 m28:52.39
1961 season best29:03.4hJul 3, 1961
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 5000 m13:47.6h
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 28:52.39, 5000 m 13:47.6h, 1961 season best 29:03.4h (Jul 3, 1961) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 100 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10000m | 29:03.4h | – | Jul 3, 1961 | – |
| 1960 | 5000m | 14:02.8h | – | Jun 25, 1960 | – |
| 1960 | 10000m | 29:34.0h | – | Jul 31, 1960 | – |
| 1959 | 2Miles | 8:45.4h | – | May 18, 1959 | – |
| 1959 | 5000m | 13:47.6h | – | Aug 21, 1959 | – |
| 1959 | 10000m | 29:25.6h | – | Jul 4, 1959 | – |
| 1958 | 3000m | 8:06.4h | – | Aug 6, 1958 | – |
| 1958 | 5000m | 14:10.9h | – | Jul 6, 1958 | – |