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Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary
About Tamás Kásás
- Tamás Kásás (Hungarian pronunciation: ['t?ma?? 'ka??a??]; born July 20, 1976 in Budapest is a retired Hungarian water polo player, with a height of 200 cm (6.5ft) and a weight of 90 kg (198.4 lbs). Kásás is often described as the best defensive player of his era, if not the best overall.
- He is known for his ability to spring out of the water and block shots, as well as his strength in one-on-one situations.
- He is also noted for his highly accurate shots and passes. He picked up the sport at the age of six, being taught by his father Zoltán, who is a coach in Hungary.
- Zoltán Kásás was also a gifted player who won an Olympic silver medal in 1972, a World Championship in 1973, and a European title in 1974. He made his Olympic debut in 1996, where Hungary reached the semifinals before losing to the Manuel Estiarte led Spanish squad.
- However, the Hungarian team bounced back to win European Championships in 1997 and 1999, as well as a Champions League cup in 1998, culminating with Olympic golds at Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008. In 2007 Kásás won Euro League with Pro Recco.
- He was named Most Valuable Player at the 2002 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup, where Hungary claimed the silver medal.
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