István, Gróf Bethlen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | István•Bethlen, Jr. |
| Used name | István, Gróf•Bethlen |
| Born | 8 March 1904 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN) |
| Died | 7 February 1982 in Roma, Roma (ITA) |
| Affiliations | Magyar Polo Club, Budapest (HUN) |
| Title(s) | Gróf (Count) Bethlen de Bethlen |
| NOC |  Hungary |
Biography
István Bethlen was the son of the former Prime Minister of Hungary who held office from 1921 to 1931. His father, also called István, was a keen polo player and father and son often played on the same team. István Jr. played in the drawn game (8-8) against Germany at the 1936 Olympics and then the replay, and bronze medal match against Mexico, which ended in 16-6 and 16-2 defeats respectively.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Polo | HUN |
István, Gróf Bethlen | |||
| Polo, Men (Olympic) | Hungary | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Ice Hockey Championships (0–0–1 1934 Milano bronze)
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (Gróf (Count) Bethlen de Bethlen)