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János Simon

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Janos Simon

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1929-03-01 (Budapest (Budafok), Hungary)
Died
2010-10-31 age 81
Nationality
Hungarian
Languages
Hungarian
Residence History
Budapest (Budafok), Hungary

Career

Occupations
basketball player
Active Years
1948-1960
Affiliations
Hungary national basketball team

Awards

European Championship (EuroBasket) 1953
1953
Work: Hungary national team
Category: 男子バスケットボール
Organization: FIBA / EuroBasket
Result: 銀メダル
European Championship (EuroBasket) 1955
1955
Work: Hungary national team
Category: 男子バスケットボール
Organization: FIBA / EuroBasket
Result: 金メダル
1952 Helsinki Olympics (participant)
1952
Work: Hungary national team
Category: 男子バスケットボール
Organization: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Result: グループステージ敗退(6試合に出場)
1960 Rome Olympics (participant)
1960
Work: Hungary national team
Category: 男子バスケットボール
Organization: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Result: 9位

Awards & Nominations

Legacy

János Simon was a Hungarian basketball player active mainly in the 1950s. He contributed to Hungary's silver medal at EuroBasket 1953 and the gold medal at EuroBasket 1955. He also participated in the 1952 and 1960 Olympic Games, helping shape Hungarian men's basketball results in that era.

Trivia

  • Played all six matches for Hungary at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
  • Won a silver medal at EuroBasket 1953 and a gold medal at EuroBasket 1955 as a member of Hungary's team.
  • The Hungary team finished ninth at the 1960 Rome Olympics.