Torok, Gyula

Torok was an Olympic gold medalist in 1960.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. January 24, 1938

Career Highlights:
A Hungarian, Torok won the National flyweight title in 1960. He then won the gold medal in the flyweight division at the 1960 Olympics by defeating Sergei Sivko of the Soviet Union in the gold medal bout in a 3-2 decision.

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)