Július Torma
Czechoslovak boxer (1922–1991)
尤利乌斯·托尔马 · 율리우스 토르마
- Born
- 7 March 1922, Budapest
- Died
- 23 October 1991, Prague
- Citizenship
- Czechoslovakia, Hungary
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
Július Torma (7 March 1922 – 23 October 1991) was a Slovak boxer competing for Czechoslovakia. He won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1948 for Czechoslovakia in the category up to 67 kg. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics (1948, 1952 and 1956).
Torma defeated Hank Herring of the United States in the 1948 final. Torma also competed as a welterweight in 1952, losing in the quarterfinals; and in 1956, as a Middleweight. He was born in Budapest and died in Prague.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| boxing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – welterweight | ||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 | |
| 1956 Summer Olympics | 1956 |
External links
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