Aladár Farkas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Aladár Zsigmond Don Carlos•Farkas |
| Used name | Aladár•Farkas |
| Other names | Aladár von Farkas |
| Born | 20 October 1874 in Balassagyarmat, Nógrád (HUN) |
| Died | 20 May 1949 in Mecseknádasd, Baranya (HUN) |
| NOC |  Hungary |
Biography
Aladár Farkas was a versatile sportsman. As a professional and skillful soldier, he was also a good gymnast, fencer, swimmer, cyclist and shooter, at which he competed in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. During World War I, Farkas fought on three different battlefields. After being wounded, he was moved away from the front line. He retired from the Army in 1924, and became a member of the supervisory boards of various companies. His son, Ferenc Farkas, was a famous composer.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Shooting | HUN |
Aladár Farkas | |||
| Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 75 | |||||
| Military Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 24 | |||||
| Military Rifle, Any Position, 600 metres, Men (Olympic) | 76 | |||||
| Military Rifle, 200, 400, 500 and 600 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) | Hungary | 10 |