Gedo, Gyorgy

Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1949

Career Highlights:
A Hungarian boxer in the 1970s, Gedo won the gold medal in the light-flyweight division at the 1972 Munich Games; he won the gold medal match with a 5-0 decision. Gedo then competed in the 1976 and 1980 Olympics in the same weight class, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals both times.

Origin:
Hungary

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References:
Jewish Sports Legends: The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, by Joseph Siegman (Washington, D.C.: Brassey's, 2000)
The Complete Book of the Olympics, by David Wallechinsky (New York: Viking, 1988)