Gyula Zsivótzky

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The native form of this personal name is Zsivótzky Gyula. This article uses the Western name order.

Medal record
Gyula Zsivótzky
Men’s Athletics
Competitor for  Hungary
Olympic Games
Silver	Rome 1960	Hammer Throw
Silver	Tokyo 1964	Hammer Throw
Gold	Mexico City 1968	Hammer Throw
European Championships
Bronze	Stockholm 1958	Hammer Throw
Gold	Belgrade 1962	Hammer Throw
Silver	Budapest 1966	Hammer Throw

Gyula Zsivótzky (February 25, 1937 – September 29, 2007) was a retired Hungarian athlete who competed in hammer throw. Born in Budapest, he won two Olympic silver medals and one gold medal.

His son is decathlete Attila Zsivóczky.

Gyula Zsivótzky died in his native Budapest from cancer, aged 70.

Records
Preceded by Harold Connolly	Men's Hammer World Record Holder September 4, 1965 – June 15, 1969	Succeeded by Romuald Klim
Awards
Preceded by Ferenc Török	Hungarian Sportsman of The Year 1965	Succeeded by András Balczó

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