Andras Balczo

About Andras Balczo:

Andras Balczo was born on 16th August 1938 in Hungary. Andras Balczo is, undoubtedly one of the best pentathletes throughout the world. Andras Balczo boasts of the record of winning the gold medals in the world cup of Pentathlon.

Andras Balczo and Olympics:

Andras Balczo won the gold medals from the year 1963 to 1969. He secured a 4th rank in the solo pentathlon event of Olympics held in 1960. Andras Balczo received the gold medal in group pentathlon competition of Olympics held in 1960.

Andras Balczo received the silver medal in solo pentathlon competition of 1968.
Andras Balczo won the gold medal in 1968.
He also received the gold medal in the solo category in 1972. Andras Balczo received the silver medal in the group category in 1972.

The career of Andras Balczo reflects his passion and the love for pentathlon.
Pentathlon is a sports that requires tremendous physical fitness and endurance.

Pentathlon is composed of 5 events.

The first event begins with shooting. The second part is fencing followed by swimming. The participant has to ride a horse in the fourth section. The pentathletes have to run a distance of 3000 meters in the final section. Men and Women partake in pentathlon.

The athletes participating in pentathlon shall have to possess a mastery over various sports. The pentathlete should have the ability to shoot at a target from a certain distance.

Fencing is another area where the pentathletes need to have the expertise.
The participants should be able to swim by freestyle method.
The pentathlete should also be able to tame any horse and ride.

The pentathlete should also have to possess the staying power while running over a long distance.

Pentathlon is one of the toughest events in Olympics.
Andras Balczo is a name to reckon with in the arena of Pentathlon.