József Balla had the following finishes at major championships – 1985 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1977 World Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (3rd); 1975 World Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (4th); 1986 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1981 World Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (6th); 1983 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (1st); 1975 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (2nd); 1978 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (2nd); 1981 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (2nd); 1977 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (4th); 1980 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (4th); 1985 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1976 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (5th); 1979 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (5th); 1986 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1987 European Championship: 130.0 kg. Freestyle (5th).
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