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József TIHANYI

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Birth dateOct 31, 1946
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József TIHANYI is a Hungary jumper, born on October 31, 1946. He competes primarily in the HJ.

His personal bests include 2.21 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Hungary.

Key facts
High Jump
2.21
1979 season best
2.20
Jun 15, 1979
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: High Jump 2.21, 1979 season best 2.20 (Jun 15, 1979) · 79 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
HJ
2.20-Jun 15, 1979
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1975
HJ
2.05-Jun 16, 1975
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1974
HJ
2.15-Feb 28, 1974
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1973
HJ
2.12-May 5, 1973
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1972
HJ
2.21-Jun 10, 1972
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1971
HJ
2.16-Sep 28, 1971
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1970
HJ
2.14-May 24, 1970
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1969
HJ
2.12-Feb 14, 1969
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1968
HJ
2.08-Aug 30, 1968
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1967
HJ
2.04-Sep 9, 1967
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1964
HJ
1.94-Jun 14, 1964
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1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Jun 15Budapest

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.00-Jul 20Budapest
HJ
2.04-Jul 6Budapest
HJ
2.05-Jun 16Budapest

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Feb 28Třinec (i)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.12-May 5Budapest

1972

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.09-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HJ
2.18-Jun 25Budapest NC, Budapest
HJ
2.21-Jun 10Budapest
HJ
2.18-Jun 3Mainz
HJ
2.14-Mar 11European Indoor Championships
HJ
2.20-Feb 12Budapest (i)
HJ
2.18-Feb 5Budapest (i)

1971

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.12-Oct 10Budapest
HJ
2.16-Sep 28Budapest
HJ
2.11-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
HJ
2.12-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
HJ
2.08-Jun 28Budapest NC, Budapest

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.14-May 24Budapest

1969

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.11-Sep 19Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HJ
2.11-Sep 18Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
HJ
2.11-Aug 29Budapest NC, Budapest
HJ
2.11-Jul 23Budapest
HJ
2.08-Mar 9Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)
HJ
2.12-Feb 14Budapest (i)

1968

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.07-Aug 31Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest
HJ
2.08-Aug 30Budapest Hungarian Championships, Budapest
HJ
2.06-Aug 3Budapest
HJ
2.00-Jun 29Budapest

1967

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.91-Sep 23Budapest NC, Budapest
HJ
2.04-Sep 9Budapest

1964

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.94-Jun 14Pécs

Honours

7

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1972
7

Athina European Championships

High Jump

1969
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is József TIHANYI's High Jump personal best?

József TIHANYI's High Jump personal best is 2.21, set on Jun 10, 1972 in Budapest (HUN).

Which events does József TIHANYI compete in?

József TIHANYI competes in the High Jump.

How did József TIHANYI perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 2.20, set on Jun 15, 1979.