Hungarian athlete who won the gold medal in javelin throw at the 1932 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record. He was a dominant force in the sport during the 1930s.
Timeline
1946
Birth of Miklós Németh
Miklós Németh was born on October 14, 1946, in Budapest, Hungary.
1968
Competed in Mexico Olympics
Németh represented Hungary in the javelin throw event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
1972
Won European Championships
Németh won the gold medal in the javelin throw at the 1972 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland.
1980
Retired from Athletics
Németh retired from professional athletics after competing in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
2005
Inducted into Hungarian Hall of Fame
Németh was inducted into the Hungarian Athletics Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.
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Miklós Németh is a retired Hungarian javelin thrower who won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.