Zoltán Szarka

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameZoltán•Szarka
Used nameZoltán•Szarka
Born12 August 1942 in Csorna, Győr-Moson-Sopron (HUN)
Died18 April 2016 in Szombathely, Vas (HUN)
Measurements176 cm / 71 kg
AffiliationsSzombathelyi Haladás, Szombathely (HUN)
NOC Hungary
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Goalie Zoltán Szarka played most of his career from 1960-89 with one club, Szombathelyi Haladás, except for the last seasons of his career, when he played with Sabaria SE from 1983-85 and with SC Nikitsch in Austria in 1988-89. With Szombathelyi Haladás, Szarka was runner-up at the 1975 Hungarian Cup. He never earned an international cap, but was selected for the 1968 Hungarian Olympic team and was a back-up goalie to Károly Fatér. At the Olympics, Szarka played only 13 minutes, when he was subbed in during the semi-final match against Japan, which Hungary won 5-0. The Hungarian team also won the final and a gold medal. After finishing his sporting career, Szarka worked as the long-time goalkeeper coach with Szombathelyi Haladás.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Football (Football) HUN Zoltán Szarka
Football, Men (Olympic) Hungary 1 Gold