Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 1980, at age five, in Budapest, Hungary. (Athlete, 20 Aug 2021; ittf.com, 17 Oct 2020)
Reason: Both his parents were table tennis coaches. (ittf.com, 17 Oct 2020; Athlete, 12 May 2016)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (krone.at, 28 Aug 2021)
Sporting Relatives: His younger brother Robert Gardos represented Austria in table tennis at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympic Games. He also won gold in men's doubles at the 2018 European Championships in Alicante, Spain. (SportsDeskOnline, 27 Feb 2024; Athlete, 12 May 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 6, 1975
OccupationArmed Forces Athlete
EducationCoaching
Languages SpokenEnglish, German, Hungarian, Spanish
CoachChristian Wolf [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 5 | Singles - Class 10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 9 | Men's Team Class 9-10 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 10 | 2022 | Granada, ESP | |
| 3 | Singles - Class 10 | 2018 | Lasko, SLO | |
| 7 | Men's Team Class 10 | 2017 | Bratislava, SVK | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 3 | Singles - Class 10 | 2023 | Sheffield, GBR | |
