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Zoltán Eötvös (March 5, 1891 – October 21, 1936) was a Hungarian speed skater who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics. He was born in Tokaj and died in Budapest.

Speedskating career

Hungarian championships

Between 1924 and 1930 Zoltán Eötvös participated in six Hungarian championships. In his first start in 1924 he finished second, but the next four editions were his, winning the event in 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1928. The last time he participated, in 1930, brought him a third place.

1928 Winter Olympics

In 1928 he finished tenth in the 1500 metres event, 19th in the 500 metres competition, and 20th in the 5000 metres event.^[1]

World championships

Zoltán Eötvös was also a participant at the 1928 World championships in Davos, finishing 18th overall after a 500m as 17th and a 5000m as 23rd on the first day and on the second day a 16th place at the 1500m and a 21st place at the concluding 10,000m^[2]

European championships

In 1929 Zoltán Eötvös participated in the European championships in Davos, finishing 15th overall after a 12th place at the 500m, a 8th place at the 5000m on the first day and a 8th place at the 1500m at the second day.^[3] 1932 saw him again in Davos for a European championship, but after finishing the 500m as 8th he gave up for the rest of the tournament.^[4]

Personal records

Event	Result	Date	Location	Notes
Personal records
Men's Speed skating
500 m	45.7	1931-02-01	Davos	Davos Eisstadion
1,000 m	1:35.6	1930-01-11	Davos	Eisstadion
1,500 m	2:27.9	1928-02-14	St. Moritz	St. Moritz Olympic Ice Rink
3,000 m	5:51.2	1932-01-08	Davos	Eisstadion
5,000 m	9:04.3	1931-02-02	Davos	Eisstadion
10,000 m	19:10.2	1928-02-05	Davos	Eisstadion

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References

Notes

^ Eng 2002, pp. 219-220.
^ Eng 2002, p. 176.
^ Eng 2002, p. 97.
^ Eng 2002, p. 98.
^ Eng 1986, p. 49.
^ http://members.chello.hu/bmix.studio/gyorskori/magyar/ranglista.html Hungarian speedskating rankinglists

Bibliography

Eng, Trond. All Time International Championships: Complete Results, 1889-2002. Askim, Norway: WSSSA-Skøytenytt, 2002.
Eng, Trond. National All Time & Encyclopedia, Men/Ladies as at 1.7.1986. Issue No.5: Eastern Europe. Degernes, Norway: WSSSA-Skøytenytt, 1986.

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[1] Eng 2002, pp. 219-220.

[2] Eng 2002, p. 176.

[3] Eng 2002, p. 97.

[4] Eng 2002, p. 98.

[5] Eng 1986, p. 49.

[6] ttp://members.chello.hu/bmix.studio/gyorskori/magyar/ranglista.html Hungarian speedskating rankinglists

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 ===1928 Winter Olympics===
-In 1928 he finished tenth in the [[Speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics - Men's 1500 metres|1500 metres event]], 19th in the [[Speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres|500 metres competition]], and 20th in the [[Speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 5000 metres|5000 metres event]].<ref>Eng 2002, pp. 219-220.</ref>
+In 1928 he finished tenth in the [[Speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres|1500 metres event]], 19th in the [[Speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres|500 metres competition]], and 20th in the [[Speed skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 5000 metres|5000 metres event]].<ref>Eng 2002, pp. 219-220.</ref>
 ===World championships===