Istvan Balyi: Father. Husband. Sport scientist. Exile. Born July 23, 1942, in Debrecen, Hungary; died Dec. 3, 2024, in Sooke, B.C., of liver failure; aged 82. Open this photo in gallery: Istvan BalyiCourtesy of family Packing in Budapest for the flight to Canada, Istvan Balyi looked at his favourite winter coat and considered taking it. A fine-tailored leather piece lined with sheep’s wool. But he couldn’t risk it. It was April and the security attaché, disguised as the late-arriving team assistant, would read the intent. So it was that the young sport scientist, part of the Hungarian Olympic team’s advanced...
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