Overview
János Juszkó (9 June 1939 – 2 May 2018) was a Hungarian cyclist best known for representing his country at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He competed in two road events, placing 24th in the individual road race and 12th with his teammates in the 100 km team time trial. Born in Szeged, he later died in Budapest at the age of 78.
Olympic participation
At the 1964 Games in Tokyo, Juszkó took part in the primary international stage for amateur cyclists of his era. The two Olympic events in which he competed were typical tests of endurance and teamwork:
- Individual road race — a mass-start, one-day race that challenges riders with tactical positioning, sustained pace and sprinting ability over a long course.
- 100 km team time trial — a coordinated race against the clock in which national teams of riders work together to maintain high speed over a set distance; teams at that time typically comprised four riders.
Career context and style
Details of Juszkó’s broader domestic career are less widely recorded in international sources, but his Olympic presence places him among Hungary’s postwar generation of road cyclists who competed at major international meets. Competitors of this period trained for long-distance road events and for the teamwork and pacing required by time-trial formats.
Legacy and significance
While not a medalist, Juszkó’s Olympic appearances contribute to Hungary’s sporting history and the nation’s representation in cycling during the 1960s. His results — mid-field in the individual race and a top‑15 team finish — reflect the competitive standards of the era and the challenges faced by riders from smaller cycling nations on the world stage.
Quick facts
- Full name: János Juszkó
- Born: 9 June 1939, Szeged, Hungary
- Olympics: 1964 Summer Olympics (Tokyo 1964) — individual road race (24th), 100 km team time trial (12th)
- Died: 2 May 2018, Budapest