Zoltán Melis: key obituary facts
Is Zoltán Melis dead? Yes. Zoltán Melis died on August 5, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Zoltán Melis's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Zoltán Melis known for?
He was a Hungarian rower.
More about Zoltán Melis
Born: 11 September 1947.
Place of birth: Budapest.
Gender: male.
Occupation: rower.
Nationality: Hungary.
Also known as: Zoltan Melis.
Zoltán Melis, the Hungarian Olympic rower who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics, died on August 5, 2026, aged 78.
Born in Budapest on September 11, 1947, he represented Hungary in rowing on two Olympic teams. At the 1968 Games, Melis was a crew member of the Hungarian coxless four that won the silver medal, one of the highlights of his international career.