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Károly Takács
(1910–1976).
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(1910–1976).
Károly Takács (21 January 1910 – 5 January 1976) was the first shooter to win two Olympic gold medals in the 25 metre rapid fire pistol event, both with his left hand after his right hand was seriously injured. He is the third known physically disabled athlete to have competed in the Olympic Games after George Eyser in 1904 and Olivér Halassy in 1928, followed by Liz Hartel in 1952, Neroli Fairhall in 1984 and Oscar Pistorius in 2012.
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(1910–1976).
Career and education
Field of contribution
shooting sports · Coaches · S&C professionals
Major competitions and events
1956 Summer Olympics · shooting at the 1948 Summer Olympics – men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol · shooting at the 1952 Summer Olympics – men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol
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