János Krizmanich

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJános•Krizmanich (Korponai)
Used nameJános•Krizmanich
Nick/petnamesJohann
Born27 January 1889 in Kroatisch Minihof, Burgenland (AUT)
Died26 July 1944 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN)
AffiliationsBTC, Budapest (HUN)
NOC Hungary
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

János Krizmanich was a gymnast of BTC but also competed in swimming, diving, skating, and athletics. He won the individual all-around national championships in 1910 and 1914, as well as the team event in 1912-14 and 1921-22. In 1912, under the name Korponai, he was a member of the Hungarian team, winning a silver medal at the Stockholm Olympics. After his sports career, Krizmanich became the chief trainer of BTC. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Krizmanich was part of the Hungarian national team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) HUN János Krizmanich
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 19
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Hungary 2 Silver