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As the iron curtain descended on his home in Budapest, Hungary, Andr s T r ... ' turned to one of the few opportunities permitted by the communist government the sport of canoeing. Selected to represent Hungary in the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games, he made a life-changing decision. With no money, no belongings, no marketable skills, and no comprehension of the English language, Andr s T r ... ' decided to defect.

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Andras Toro is an Olympic medalist and retired naval architect. He was inspired by his family and many friends to share the story of his unique odyssey from communist Hungary to the free world by way of the Olympic Games. In his spare time, Andrs continues to enjoy his sport by coaching or practicing. Woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren are his other passions in life. He currently resides in El Cerrito, California with his wife, Jane. Chronicles of an Olympic Defector is Andras Toro's second book.

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