János Uzsoki Explained

János Uzsoki (born 9 September 1972) is a retired Hungarian long jumper.

He was born in Mezőtúr.^[1] He competed at the 1994 European Championships and the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final.^[1] He became Hungarian long jump champion in 1994, 1997 and 1999, rivalling with Tibor Ordina.^[2] He also became indoor champion in 1998.^[3]

His personal best jump was 8.08 metres, achieved in June 1996 in Budapest.^[4]

Uzsoki stands tall, and during his active career he weighed 75kg (165lb).^[5]

At this moment he is a long jump,triple jump and discus thrower coach for MAFC (Mezőtúri Atlétikai Football Club).

Notes and References

1. Web site: János Uzsoki. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418055432/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/uz/janos-uzsoki-1.html. dead. 18 April 2020. Sports-Reference.com. 2 February 2009.
2. Web site: Hungarian Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 2 February 2009.
3. Web site: Hungarian Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 2 February 2009.
4. Web site: World men's all-time best long jump (last updated 2001). 2 February 2009.
5. . Retrieved on 2 February 2009.