János Benedek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | János•Benedek |
| Used name | János•Benedek |
| Born | 20 November 1944 in Kiskunmajsa, Bács-Kiskun (HUN) |
| Measurements | 159 cm / 60 kg |
| Affiliations | Oroszlányi Bányász Sportkör |
| NOC |  Hungary |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
János Benedek had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1972 Olympics Featherweight class (390.0 kg); 1st in the 1970 World Championships Featherweight class (382.5 kg); 3rd in the 1972 World Championships Featherweight class (390.0 kg); 3rd in the 1969 European Championships Featherweight class (380.0 kg); 3rd in the 1970 European Championships Featherweight class (375.0 kg); 3rd in the 1971 European Championships Featherweight class (390.0 kg); 3rd in the 1973 European Championships Featherweight class (267.5 kg).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | HUN |
János Benedek | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | 10 | |||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | HUN |
János Benedek | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Olympic family relations
- Uncle of Zoltán Balázsfi