Ferenc Paragi
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ferenc•Paragi |
| Used name | Ferenc•Paragi |
| Born | 21 August 1953 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN) |
| Died | 21 April 2016 in Budapest, Budapest (HUN) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 104 kg |
| Affiliations | Csepel SC, Budapest (HUN) |
| NOC |  Hungary |
Biography
Ferenc Paragi first became noticed internationally in 1972 when he broke the world junior record for the javelin, throwing 80.06. He was Hungarian Champion in 1975-77, 1979, and 1982. In July 1977 he became the second Hungarian to surpass 90 metres, with 90.40. In April 1980 Paragi broke the world record with a mark of 96.72. He struggled at major internationals, never winning a medal at the Olympics or European Championships. Paragi later became a coach, and in Hungary directed the Hercules program to train young javelin throwers.
Personal Best: JT – 96.72 (1980).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | HUN |
Ferenc Paragi | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 20 r1/2 | |||||
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Athletics | HUN |
Ferenc Paragi | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 10 |