Gold: Olympic Games 1972, World Championships 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969
Silver: Olympic Games 1968, World Championships 1959, 1970
Bronze: World Championships 1961, 1971
One of the most successful pentathletes in history, few can match Balczo’s longevity, culminating in him winning the individual Olympic gold medal at Munich 1972 at the age of 34. He was the winner of a record five World Championship individual and five team titles, winning the individual championship consecutively from 1963-1969 (it was previously not held in Olympic years). Balczo was elected Hungarian Sportsman of the Year 1966, 1969 and 1972.