Education
In 1930, he entered the Faculty of Economics of the Royal Hungarian University, but the following year he transferred to the Military Academy "Ludovic", from which he graduated in 1935, receiving the rank of lieutenant.
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He started his career as a hurdler, but soon switched to fencing. At the end of World War II, he spent two years in captivity, then was technical director at the Ganz-Mávag plant. After that, he returned to the sport.
After retiring from the sport, he was Vice-president (1963-1968) and then president of the Hungarian Fencing Federation. Since 1968, he worked in the NOC of Hungary. In 1968-1980, he was a member of the Executive Committee, in 1980-1988 — Vice-president of the International Fencing Federation (from 1988 until his death, he was an honorary vice-president).
Achievements
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He became the champion of the 1936 Olympic Games as a member of the Hungarian team, as well as the 1937 world champion in the individual championship and the 1933 and 1937 world champion in the team championship. Champion of the 1952 Olympic Games in individual competitions, champion of the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Games in team competitions. World champion in 1953 in the individual championship and world champion in 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957 and 1958 in the team championship.
Membership
Was a member of the Hungarian fencing team. In 1968-1980, he was a member of the Executive Committee of the International Fencing Federation.
Personality
Physical Characteristics: His height was 179 cm, weight 64 kg
Connections
Pal Kovac's two sons, Attila Kovac and Tamas Kovac, also participated in the Olympic Games, specializing in sabre fencing, just like their father. Tamas won two bronze medals at the 1968 and 1972 Games in the team event.
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Born
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Died
July 8, 1995 (aged 82) -
Nationality
Hungary
Education
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1930 - 1931
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1931 - 1935
Career
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1963 - 1968
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1980 - 1988