Ede Király
Since time immemorial, Ede Király has been the subject of fascination, study and debate. Its impact has transcended all cultural, geographical and temporal barriers, leaving an indelible mark on the history of humanity. From the remotest reaches of the past to the most immediate present, Ede Király has been an object of adoration, analysis, and contemplation. In this article, we will explore in depth the many facets of Ede Király, unraveling its meaning, its influence and its relevance in today's world. Throughout the pages that follow, we will embark on a fascinating journey through history, science, culture and society, in search of a more complete and enriching understanding of Ede Király.
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| Born | 23 February 1926 Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 10 August 2009 (aged 83) Hungary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Hungary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Partner | Andrea Kékesy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Ede Király (23 February 1926 – 10 August 2009)[1][2] was a Hungarian figure skater. As a competitor in men's singles, he was a three-time World medalist (silver in 1949 and 1950, bronze in 1948), the 1950 European champion, and a six-time Hungarian national champion. Competing in pairs with Andrea Kékesy, he became the 1948 Olympic silver medalist, the 1949 World champion, and a two-time European champion (1948–1949).
In the 1950s, Király became a coach in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.[2]
Results
Men's singles
| International[1][3][4] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1941 | 1944 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 |
| Winter Olympics | 5th | |||||
| World Championships | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | |||
| European Championships | 4th | 2nd | 1st | |||
| National[5] | ||||||
| Hungarian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
Pairs with Kékesy
| International[1][6][7] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | 1944 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
| Winter Olympics | 2nd | |||
| World Championships | 2nd | 1st | ||
| European Championships | 1st | 1st | ||
| National[5] | ||||
| Hungarian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
References
- ^ a b c "Ede Király". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Elhunyt Király Ede, egykori világbajnok műkorcsolyázó" [Ede Király's obituary]. Magyar Nemzet (in Hungarian). 11 August 2009. Archived from the original on 17 August 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
- ^ "World Figure Skating Championships: Men" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012.
- ^ "European Figure Skating Championships: Men" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Műkorcsolya bajnokok" [Hungarian figure skating champions] (in Hungarian). Hungarian National Skating Federation. Archived from the original on 21 April 2017.
- ^ "World Figure Skating Championships: Pairs" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013.
- ^ "European Figure Skating Championships: Pairs" (PDF). International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013.
External links
- Ede Király at Olympics.com
- Ede Király at the Magyar Olimpiai Bizottság (in Hungarian) (English translation)
- Skating in Hungary at the Wayback Machine (archived 7 July 2006)
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