In Memoriam

Ágoston Schulek

1943 - 2011

Dr. Ágoston Schulek, a former president of the Hungarian Athletics Federation (MASZ) and an honorary lifelong member of the European Athletics Council, was a successful athlete and coach.

As a competitor of Vasas SC, Schulek was a multiple Hungarian national champion and record holder in pole vault. Even after retiring from active competition, he remained dedicated to the sport, serving both Hungarian and international athletics until his passing.

As an associate professor and later vice-rector, Schulek played a crucial role in shaping the future generation of physical education teachers. As a master coach, he mentored numerous talented athletes, including two-time European champion László Szalma and world championship silver medalist István Bagyula.

He served as president of MASZ from 1991 to 2001 and again from 2008 to 2009. His leadership extended beyond national borders as well, as he chaired the organizing committee for the highly successful 1998 Budapest European Athletics Championships. During this period, he also served as vice president of both the Hungarian Olympic Committee and the European Athletics Association.

Sándor Vörös

1956 - 1997

He first participated in a throwing competition as a high school student. In 1977, he was already ranked among the top Hungarian hammer throwers as a thrower for Budapest Honvéd. His initial result was a modest 57.66 meters. His performances improved rapidly, and by 1981, he was among the top ten Hungarian hammer throwers.

From that year on, for thirteen consecutive years, he always participated in the final of the national hammer throw championship. In the meantime, he transferred to MTK-VM and won a bronze medal for his club in 1986. He also achieved his best result while competing for MTK-VM, throwing the hammer 77.80 meters in 1988. He later also competed successfully for his new club, BVSC. In the 1989 ranking, he finished second with 77.48 meters, between József Vida and Tibor Gécsek.

He was a member of the national team three times. His coaching is highlighted by the fact that his wife, Hajnal Herth Vörös, won the national championship in shot put in 1984, 1985, 1993, 1994 and 1995.

Mihály Majercsik

1933 - 2004

Mihály Majercsik completed his studies at the Pécs Pedagogical College, where he also began his athletics career. After his studies, he competed in Budapest representing Spartacus and later BHSE throughout the 1950s and 1960s, notably excelling in the 400m sprint. His dedication and talent earned him a coveted spot on the Hungarian national team. He won the Hungarian championship as a member of the BHSE relay team and placed third individually at the Hungarian Championships.

After his competitive career, he worked as a physical education teacher at a primary school. It was here that he gathered a group of young athletes to train under his guidance. He worked as head coach here until 1979. During this period, his boys' and girls' athletes won numerous individual and relay championships at the youth and junior levels, with several of them becoming members of the youth and junior national teams. His students achieved many age-group records, primarily in short distances.

From 1979, he was working for FTC Athletics Department as a full-time coach, and then as head coach until his retirement. His athletes continued to achieve numerous successes during this period.

The outstanding teacher and successful coach passed away in June 2004. The first Mihály Majercsik Memorial Competition was organized in 2005 by his former students.

Tivadar Nemeslaki

1950 - 2020

Tivadar Nemeslaki, a legend in Hungarian athletics, wasn't just a former long and triple jumper; he was a passionate devotee of the sport. His expertise spanned across every aspect, from track preparation for competitions to assembling teams and leading them at international events. He excelled at coaching athletes during competitions, with a special fondness for long jump and high jump.

Tivadar's boundless energy was legendary. He rarely missed a competition and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of results. A true jack-of-all-trades, he spearheaded the organization of teams for two annual international competitions in Majano and Dortmund, consistently achieving remarkable success. His dedication was recognized by the Hungarian Athletics Federation, awarding him the prestigious "Hungarian Athletics Certificate of Honor" at their 2016 General Assembly.