János Simon
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | János•Simon |
| Used name | János•Simon |
| Nick/petnames | Simi |
| Born | 1 March 1929 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN) |
| Died | 31 October 2010 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN) |
| Measurements | 194 cm / 108 kg |
| Affiliations | BHSE, Budapest (HUN) |
| NOC |  Hungary |
Biography
Hungarian basketball was as its peak in the 1950s, and János Simon was one of the key players of the national team. The Hungarians were particularly successful at the European Championships. In 1955, despite a loss to Czechoslovakia, they took the title, after having been runners-up in 1953. Simon, a 1.94 m-long center also played at two Olympics, but never qualified for the World Championships. In club play, Simon won no less than 14 Hungarian titles with his club, Honvéd. He later also coached the side, winning another five titles.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | HUN |
János Simon | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Hungary | =13 | ||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | HUN |
János Simon | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Hungary | 9 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | HUN |
János Simon |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) (1–1–0 1953 URS silver; 1955 HUN gold)