Gergely Kiss, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Gergely Kiss

Hungarian water polo player

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1977

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Profession: water polo player

Nationality: Hungary

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Gergely Kiss

  • Gergely "Gergo" Kiss (born 21 September 1977) is a Hungarian water polo player who plays for Vasas SC in the Hungarian Championship.
  • He plays on the right side, but moves to 2-meters on offense sometimes.
  • He is considered to be one of the best left-handed water polo players in the world. 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 Serbia and Montenegro.
  • 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 the all-star team along with teammate Tamás Kásás.
  • Kiss first became known internationally at Olympic level during the 2000 Olympics helping Hungary win gold in the finals. Kiss, nicknamed Geri, is greatly influenced by his coach Dénes Kemény.
  • He finished studying law in 2005.

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