József Csermák

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József Csermák died on January 12, 2001.

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József Csermák was 68 years old at the time of death.

Died: January 12, 2001
Age: 68 years

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József Csermák, 68, Hungarian hammer thrower and Olympic champion (1952, 1956, 1960).

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József Csermák (14 February 1932 – 12 January 2001 in Tapolca) was a Hungarian hammer thrower. He won the gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics with a throw of 60.34 m, setting a new world record and becoming the first athlete to break the 60 m barrier. At the next Olympics Csermák was chosen as the Olympic flag bearer for Hungary, but placed only fifth. He failed to reach the final at the 1960 Olympics. Besides his 1952 Olympic gold medal, Csermák won four Hungarian titles and a bronze medal at the 1954 European Championships.

Csermák won the British AAA Championships title in the hammer throw event at the 1954 AAA Championships.

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16 Verified Trivia Questions About József Csermák

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1.In what city was József Csermák born?
- A.Debrecen
- B.Budapest
- C.TapolcaCorrect
- D.Szeged
József Csermák was born and died in Tapolca.
Source: Biography introduction
2.On what date was József Csermák born?
- A.12 January 2001
- B.12 January 1932
- C.14 February 2001
- D.14 February 1932Correct
József Csermák was born on 14 February 1932.
Source: Biography introduction
3.What was the athletic specialty of József Csermák?
- A.Javelin throw
- B.Discus throw
- C.Shot put
- D.Hammer throwCorrect
József Csermák was a Hungarian hammer thrower.
Source: Biography introduction
4.What was the winning distance of József Csermák at the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.64.34 m
- B.58.34 m
- C.60.34 mCorrect
- D.62.34 m
József Csermák won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympics with a throw of 60.34 m.
Source: Biography introduction
5.József Csermák achieved what milestone during his 1952 Olympic victory?
- A.First athlete to break the 60m barrierCorrect
- B.First athlete to throw over 70m
- C.First athlete to win three consecutive golds
- D.First Hungarian to compete in the hammer throw
József Csermák became the first athlete to break the 60 m barrier in the hammer throw.
Source: Biography introduction
6.What position did József Csermák place at the Olympics following his 1952 gold medal win?
- A.Seventh
- B.First
- C.Third
- D.FifthCorrect
At the next Olympics, József Csermák placed only fifth.
Source: Biography introduction
7.What role was József Csermák given for Hungary at the 1956 Olympic Games?
- A.Team captain
- B.Olympic flag bearerCorrect
- C.Head coach
- D.Opening ceremony speaker
József Csermák was chosen as the Olympic flag bearer for Hungary at the 1956 Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
8.How many Hungarian titles did József Csermák win throughout his career?
- A.FourCorrect
- B.Three
- C.Five
- D.Two
Besides his Olympic success, József Csermák won four Hungarian titles.
Source: Biography introduction
9.At which event did József Csermák win a bronze medal in 1954?
- A.Commonwealth Games
- B.European ChampionshipsCorrect
- C.World Championships
- D.Pan American Games
József Csermák won a bronze medal at the 1954 European Championships.
Source: Biography introduction
10.What title did József Csermák win at the 1954 AAA Championships?
- A.Discus throw
- B.Hammer throwCorrect
- C.Weight throw
- D.Shot put
József Csermák won the British AAA Championships title in the hammer throw event in 1954.
Source: Biography introduction
11.What happened to József Csermák at the 1960 Olympic Games?
- A.He won the bronze medal
- B.He set a new world record
- C.He placed fourth
- D.He failed to reach the finalCorrect
József Csermák failed to reach the final at the 1960 Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
12.In what year did József Csermák pass away?
- A.2001Correct
- B.1998
- C.2000
- D.1999
József Csermák died on 12 January 2001.
Source: Biography introduction
13.Who is described as the predecessor that József Csermák succeeded?
- A.Sandor Iharos
- B.Jozsef Schmidt
- C.Imre NemethCorrect
- D.Gyula Zsivotsky
József Csermák was the successor of the great Imre Nemeth.
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14.How old was József Csermák according to the biography summary?
- A.70
- B.68Correct
- C.64
- D.66
The biography summary lists József Csermák as being 68 years old.
Source: Biography introduction
15.In which city did József Csermák die?
- A.Debrecen
- B.Pecs
- C.Budapest
- D.TapolcaCorrect
József Csermák died on 12 January 2001 in Tapolca.
Source: Biography introduction
16.What specific Olympic feat did József Csermák achieve in 1952?
- A.Hammer throw relay win
- B.Silver medal
- C.Decathlon victory
- D.World recordCorrect
József Csermák set a new world record at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction