Péter Boros

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePéter•Boros
Used namePéter•Boros
Nick/petnamesBorcsa
Born12 January 1908 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN)
Died16 October 1976 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN)
AffiliationsBBTE, Budapest (HUN)
NOC Hungary

Biography

Between 1927 and 1938, Péter Boros competed as a gymnast of BBTE. He won the Hungarian championship in rope climbing in 1932, and as part of the winning team in 1932, 1937 and 1938. As a member of the Hungarian national team, he took part in the 1930 World Championships and the 1932 Olympics both times finishing fourth in the team event. In individual events, he took two 5th places (pommelled horse and rope climbing). After the Olympics due to a series of injuries he did not regain his old form. After completing his career, he worked as a paper merchant.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) HUN Péter Boros
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 19
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Hungary 4
Floor Exercise, Men (Olympic) 19
Horse Vault, Men (Olympic) 9
Pommelled Horse, Men (Olympic) 5
Rope Climbing, Men (Olympic) 5