Hungary has 159 athletes in 18 sports and won 17 medals including 8 Gold and 4 Silver
In 2012, the French Olympic Committee fielded 330 athletes in 24 different sports.
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The most famous Hungarian Olympian is likely water polo player Ferencvaros and swimmer Krisztina Egerszegi. Egerszegi is particularly known for her outstanding achievements, having won five Olympic gold medals in swimming during the 1988, 1992, and 1996 Games. Her dominance in the pool and significant contributions to Hungarian sports have made her a national icon. Additionally, Hungarian athletes in sports like fencing and gymnastics also have a rich Olympic history, contributing to the nation's strong legacy in the Games.
After the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, many members of the Hungarian Olympic delegation chose to defect due to the political turmoil in Hungary following the Hungarian Revolution against Soviet control. Approximately 40 athletes and officials sought asylum in the West, fearing repression if they returned home. This mass defection highlighted the broader struggles for freedom and independence faced by Hungarians during this period. As a result, many of these athletes continued their careers in exile, contributing to sports in their new countries.
No if they are curretly in the Olympics
Any country that has athletes that are good enough to compete in Olympic sports.
In 2012, the French Olympic Committee is fielding 330 athletes in 24 different sports; field hockey and volleyball are the only sports in which France has no Olympic representation.
The United States Olympic Committee sent a total of 539 athletes to the Olympics in London to compete in 25 sports. Only the Host nation had more athletes
Five athletes were selected to the team to compete only in 3 different sports.
The Russian Olympic Committee sent a total of 436 athletes to the Games, 208 men and 228 women, to compete in 24 sports.
Five Divehi athletes were selected to the team, competing only in 3 different sports.