Police have reportedly opened an investigation into the shocking death of the former Olympian and world canoeing champion Miklos Dudas.
Dudas was found dead at the age of 34 at his home in Budapest, Hungary, under mysterious circumstances on January 5.
While police initially said there were no signs of foul play or criminal activity, new information now suggests other people may have been involved in her death.
Experts identified injuries that could lead to criminal proceedings during his autopsy, according to Origo.
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Additionally, the outlet reported that an employee who worked at Dudas’ residence saw him bleeding on the stairs two days before he died. The man reportedly said he was bleeding from the head and appeared disoriented at the time of their interaction.
The man said he asked Dudas about the injury, and he allegedly replied that he had fallen. Dudas then allegedly closed the door, marking the end of their conversation.
The police have now summoned the worker to testify about the new findings, according to Origo. In addition, authorities are investigating a case of bodily injury that may have led to his death, according to local reports.
Dudas previously competed at the 2014 London Olympics where she finished sixth in the K-1 200m. That same year, she won gold at the 2014 World Championships in Russia while competing as part of the K-1 4x200m relay team.
K-1 refers to a type of racing canoe, designed for competitive paddling. It features an enclosed cockpit for the paddler and is typically used in sprint or marathon races.
In addition, Dudas won bronze medals at the World Championships and won several European medals throughout his sporting career.
Despite finding much success as an athlete, Dudas also experienced some setbacks. After winning a gold medal in the K-1 200m event at the 2015 European Games, she was stripped of the honor after traces of a banned hormone were found in her body. As a result of the findings, he was banned from competing for 36 months.
Dudas eventually retired from the sport in 2021.
He is survived by his two children, daughter Nara and son Milo, as well as his longtime partner, Yvette Szigligeti. The former athlete and model had been romantically involved since 2015.
The investigation into Dudas’ death remains ongoing.
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More than a year before the death of Dudas, his father, Istvan Dudas, was violently attacked by a group of six men at a gas station in Budapest, according to Yahoo Sports. He suffered severe head injuries in the middle of the attack, eventually falling into a coma. Istvan died months later in early 2025 from his injuries.
After his father’s death, Dudas took over his family’s business at Pesterzsebet Market to ensure it stayed open.
“He was a very good man, I met him several times. He came here regularly to help after his father died. He was always straightforward, everyone liked him,” said one Dudas employee. “We loved his father in the same way, he was here a lot, he was an integral part of the life of the market. We are very sorry for everything. This market is like a big family…”.