
First Jewish Olympic Champion in Swimming
Titular del récord
Valor del récord
11 April 1896
Alfréd Hajós of Hungary became the first Jewish Olympic champion in swimming on 11 April 1896. Competing at the inaugural modern Olympic Games in Athens, he won the 100 metres freestyle event which took place in Piraeus, Greece. His achievement is recorded as 'gold in the 100 metres freestyle at Athens 1896 on 11 April 1896'. Hajós, a Hungarian Jewish swimmer and architect, also won the 1,200 metres freestyle at the same Games.
- País representado
- Hungría
- Lugar del logro
- Piraeus, Grecia
- Fecha del logro
- 11 de abril de 1896
