Gergely Kiss

Gergely Kiss
Kiss in 2016
Personal information
NicknameGeri
NationalityHungarian
Born (1977-09-21) 21 September 1977 (age 49)
Budapest, Hungary
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb)
Sport
SportWater polo
HandednessLeft
PositionDriver
Youth career
YearsTeam
1986–1990BVSC
1990–Tungsram
Senior clubs
YearsTeam
–1995Tungsram
1995–1996Kordax BSC
1996–1997FTC-Vitalin
1997–1998Themis Posillipo
1998–1999UTE-Taxi 2000
1999–2000Canottieri Napoli
2000–2001Universo Bologna
2001–2008Domino-Honvéd
2008–2010Primorac Kotor
2010–2012TEVA-Vasas-UNIQA
2012–2019Bp. Honvéd
2013→ Sliema (Summer League)
2015→ Valletta (Summer League)
National team
Years Team
1994–2012  Hungary
Medal record
Men's water polo
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingTeam competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2003 BarcelonaTeam competition
Silver medal – second place1998 PerthTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2005 MontréalTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2007 MelbourneTeam competition
European Championship
Gold medal – first place1997 SevilleTeam competition
Gold medal – first place1999 FirenzeTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2006 BelgradeTeam competition
Bronze medal – third place2001 BudapestTeam competition
Bronze medal – third place2003 KranjTeam competition]
Bronze medal – third place2008 MálagaTeam competition
Bronze medal – third place2012 EindhovenTeam competition
FINA World League
Gold medal – first place2003 New YorkTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2004 Long BeachTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2007 BerlinTeam competition
Bronze medal – third place2002 PatrasTeam competition
FINA World Cup
Gold medal – first place1999 SydneyTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2002 BelgradeTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2006 BudapestTeam competition
Bronze medal – third place1997 AthensTeam competition

Dr. Gergely "Gergő" Kiss (born 21 September 1977) is a Hungarian former water polo player. He was considered to be one of the best left-handed water polo players of his time. Kiss is one of six male athletes who won three Olympic gold medals in water polo. He played on the right side, but moved to 2-meters on offense sometimes.

Kiss dominated internationally in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, especially in final match against Serbia and Montenegro. The Hungarian team was not at its best in the first quarter, but Kiss was able to score thrice, helping them to keep up with their opponent. After the Hungarian side came back to tie the game in the fourth quarter, Kiss put in the game-winning goal on a 'power play' opportunity. He was voted to be in the all-star team along with teammate Tamás Kásás. Kiss first became known internationally at Olympic level during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney helping Hungary win gold in the finals.

Kiss, nicknamed Geri, was greatly influenced by his coach Dénes Kemény. He finished studying law in 2005.

Honours

National

Club

Awards

Orders

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gergő Kiss. sports-reference.com
  2. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gergő Kiss". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 13 November 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Olimpikonok kitüntetése a Parlamentben" (in Hungarian). Hungarian Olympic Committee. 29 August 2008. Retrieved 27 January 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)