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Krisztián Kulcsár

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Krisztián Kulcsár
Personal information
Born (1971-06-28) 28 June 1971 (age 53)
Budapest, Hungary
Sport
SportFencing
ClubBp. Honvéd
Medal record
Men's fencing
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Team epée
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Team epée
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Saint Petersburg Individual epée

Krisztián Kulcsár (born 28 June 1971) is a Hungarian fencer,[1] who has won two Olympic silver medals in the team épée competition.[2][3] He became world champion in 2007.[4] As of 2013, he is deputy chairman of the Hungarian Fencing Federation. Kulcsár has a university degree in Economics and Law. In his private life, he is married with two daughters and one son.

Kulcsár was elected President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) on 2 May 2017, replacing Zsolt Borkai.[5] The general assembly of MOB withdrew confidence from Kulcsár on 30 December 2021. Therefore, Kulcsár resigned from his position with effect from 31 January 2022.[6]

Awards

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Orders and special awards

References

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  1. ^ "Krisztián Kulcsár". sport-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Hungary Fencing at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Games". sport-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Hungary Fencing at the 2004 Athina Summer Games". sport-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Kulcsar upsets #1 to win Epee World Championship". fencing.net. 2007-10-03. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
  5. ^ Ághassi, Antal (2 May 2017). "Borkai elbukott, Kulcsár az új MOB-elnök". Index.hu. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Kulcsár Krisztiántól megvonta a bizalmat a MOB-közgyűlés". 24.hu. 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
Sporting positions
Preceded by President of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
2017–2022
Succeeded by