Henrik Vasbányai (born 16 July 1991) is a Hungarian canoeist. He had his best results in two-man and four-man events, together with Róbert Mike. Between 2013 and 2015 they won one gold and three silver medals at the world championships. They placed fourth at the 2016 Olympics.[1] In 2014 Vasbányai was named Male Canoeist of the Year by the Hungarian Canoe Federation.[2]

Henrik Vasbányai
Vasbányai (left) and Mike at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born16 July 1991 (1991-07-16) (age 33)
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
SportCanoe sprint
ClubKSI SE, Budapest[2]
Coached byTamas Olah (personal)
Botond Storcz (national)[2]
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Szeged C-4 1000 m
Gold medal – first place 2013 Duisburg C-2 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 2013 Duisburg C-2 500 m
Silver medal – second place 2014 Moscow C-2 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 2015 Milan C-2 1000 m
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Zagreb C-4 1000 m
Silver medal – second place 2013 Montemor-o-Velho C-2 1000 m
Gold medal – first place 2014 Brandenburg C-2 1000 m
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Moscow C-2 1000 m

References

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  1. ^ a b Henrik Vasbanyai Archived 26 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
  2. ^ a b c Henrik Vasbanyai. nbcolympics.com