István Nagy (athlete)

István Nagy (born 28 April 1959 in Heves) is a retired 100 and 200 metres runner from Hungary. He won the Hungarian outdoor championships 7 times, he also won the Hungarian Indoor championships at 60/200 metres on 6 occasions also.

He competed at the 1980 Moscow Games in the 100/200 metres but did not make it past the Quarter finals in either sprint.

In 1981 he won a silver medal at the World Students 200 metres final.

He competed at the 1982 European championships in the 200 metres, where he finished 5th in the final.

He won two medals at the European Indoor Championships.

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Hungary
1982 European Indoor Championships Milan, Italy 2nd 200 m
1983 European Indoor Championships Budapest, Hungary 3rd 200 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 6th 4 × 100 m relay
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