Ferenc Szobota
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ferenc (František-)•Szobota |
| Used name | Ferenc•Szobota |
| Born | 30 August 1891 in Košice, Košice (SVK) |
| Died | 10 January 1939 in Levoča, Prešov (SVK) |
| Affiliations | Kassai AC, Košice (SVK) |
| NOC |  Hungary |
Biography
Ferenc Szobota, of Slovakian origin, competed mainly in short-distance running and long jump in the colors of Kassai AC. As a member of the Hungarian team, he participated in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, where he competed in the 100 metres and ran on the Hungarian 4x100 relay. Due to a post-war disease, he finished his sporting career and became head of the athletic department at KAC.
As a graduate lawyer, Szobota served in several cities, first in Hungary and later in Czecholslovakia. His last position was as a chairman of the High Court at Levoča. In 1939 he committed suicide.
Personal best: 100 – 10.9 (1911).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | HUN |
Ferenc Szobota | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | AC h4 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Hungary | 2 h2 r2/3 | ||||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Committed Suicide (In 1939 he committed suicide)