Sándor Holczreiter

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSándor•Holczreiter
Used nameSándor•Holczreiter
Born18 July 1946 in Füzesabony, HevesHUN
Died14 December 1999 (aged 53 years 4 months 27 days) in Tatabánya, Komárom-EsztergomHUN
Measurements157 cm / 56 kg
AffiliationsTatabányai SC — Tatabánya, Komárom-EsztergomHUN
NOCHungaryHUN
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Sándor Holczreiter had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1972 Olympics Flyweight class (327.5 kg); 2nd in the 1971 World Championships Flyweight class (332.5 kg); 3rd in the 1972 World Championships Flyweight class (327.5 kg); 2nd in the 1970 European Championships Flyweight class (327.5 kg); 2nd in the 1971 European Championships Flyweight class (327.5 kg). He set two world world records – flyweight total in 1970, and bantamweight press in 1971.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting HUN Sándor Holczreiter
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze