Robert Varga

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Charles•Varga
Used nameRobert•Varga
Born23 September 1941 in Échirolles, Isère (FRA)
Died30 November 2023 (aged 82 years 2 months 7 days) in Vannes, Morbihan (FRA)
NOC France

Biography

French sportsman Robert Varga had a brief career as a track cyclist in the 1960s. Varga was selected to compete for France in two events at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He finished tenth in the 4,000 metres individual pursuit after losing his first-round heat to Stanislav Moskvin (URS). He was also part of the quartet that rode in the 4,000 metres team pursuit where the French team lost again to their Soviet counterparts.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) FRA Robert Varga
Individual Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 10 r1/4
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) France 2 h3 r1/4