Olympians
Lazslo Fabian
Sport:
canoeing/kayaking
Country Represented:
Hungary
Years Competed:
1956
Medals Received:
gold
Olympic Info:
At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Fabian won the gold medal in the 10,000-meter kayak doubles event (43:37.0). He and his partner were the first-ever Hungarians to medal in a canoe-kayak competition.
Career Highlights:
Fabian was the winner of four World Kayak Championships and seven European championships. World titles: 1958 (K-2 10,000-meter), 1963 (K-2 10,000-meter and K-4 10,000-meter), and 1966 (K-2 10,000-meter). He is a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1934
Origin:
Budapest, Hungary
canoeing/kayaking
Country Represented:
Hungary
Years Competed:
1956
Medals Received:
gold
Olympic Info:
At the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Fabian won the gold medal in the 10,000-meter kayak doubles event (43:37.0). He and his partner were the first-ever Hungarians to medal in a canoe-kayak competition.
Career Highlights:
Fabian was the winner of four World Kayak Championships and seven European championships. World titles: 1958 (K-2 10,000-meter), 1963 (K-2 10,000-meter and K-4 10,000-meter), and 1966 (K-2 10,000-meter). He is a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1934
Origin:
Budapest, Hungary