Lajos Szűcs

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLajos•Szűcs
Used nameLajos•Szűcs
Born13 February 1946 in Cinkota, Budapest (HUN)
Died2 September 1999 in Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén (HUN)
Measurements145 cm / 55 kg
AffiliationsDiósgyőri Vasgyártak Testgyakorlók Köre
NOC Hungary
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Lajos Szűcs had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1972 Olympics Flyweight class (330.0 kg); 2nd in the 1972 World Championships Flyweight class (330.0 kg); 2nd in the 1973 World Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg); 3rd in the 1975 World Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg); 3rd in the 1972 European Championships Flyweight class (327.5 kg); 1st in the 1973 European Championships Flyweight class (225.0 kg); 2nd in the 1974 European Championships Flyweight class (227.5 kg); 3rd in the 1975 European Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg); 3rd in the 1976 European Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting HUN Lajos Szűcs
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1976 Summer Olympics Weightlifting HUN Lajos Szűcs
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) AC