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József KOVÁCS
- Born
- Mar 14, 1911
- Events
- 400 m hurdles
József KOVÁCS is a Hungary sprinter, born on March 14, 1911. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.5h in the 100m, 21.0h in the 200m, 47.7h in the 400m, 14.8h in the 110mH and 53.3h in the 400mH. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles53.3h
1938 season best53.3hSep 3, 1938
Last competitionEuropean ChampionshipsSep 3, 1938 · 53.3h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 400 m hurdles 53.3h, 1938 season best 53.3h (Sep 3, 1938) · Last competition: European Championships, Sep 3, 1938, 53.3h · 115 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 400mH | 53.3h | – | Sep 3, 1938 | European Championships |
| 1936 | 400mH | 53.7h | – | Aug 3, 1936 | The XI Olympic Games |
| 1934 | 110mH | 14.8h | – | Sep 7, 1934 | Torino European Championships |