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Dezső Gyarmati
Hungarian water polo player and coach (1927–2013).
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Hungarian water polo player and coach (1927–2013).
Dezső Gyarmati (23 October 1927 – 18 August 2013) was a Hungarian professional water polo player and three-time Olympic champion; he later became the coach of the Hungarian national water polo team. Widely regarded as a "legendary player", Gyarmati was the most decorated player in the history of the sport.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Hungarian water polo player and coach (1927–2013).
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International Swimming Hall of Fame
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Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic
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Hungarian Heritage Award
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Athlete of the Nation
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honorary citizen of Budapest
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Prima Primissima Prize
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary
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honorary citizen of Budapest District II
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Hungarian Olympic Committee media award
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Silver Olympic Order
Career and education
Leadership and official positions
member of the National Assembly of Hungary
Field of contribution
competitive swimming · Families & fans
Major competitions and events
1964 Summer Olympics · 1960 Summer Olympics · 1956 Summer Olympics · 1952 Summer Olympics · 1948 Summer Olympics
Places of work
Budapest
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