Iosif David

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameIosif•David
Used nameIosif•David
Other namesJózsef Dávid
Born26 August 1900 in Comolău, Covasna (ROU) 
Died15 February 1989 (aged 88 years 5 months 20 days) in Miercurea Ciuc, Harghita (ROU)
AffiliationsJiul Lupeni, Lupeni (ROU)
NOC Romania

Biography

Romanian track and field athlete Iosif David specialised in the shot put and the discus. David competed in both disciplines at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. His best result came in the shot put with a throw of 12.82 metres to finish in 16th place. In the discus he threw 37.49 metres, finishing in 28th place.

Personal Bests: SP – 14.06 (1926); DT – 46.46 (1926).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics ROU Iosif David
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) 16 r1/2
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 28 r1/2