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Opika von Méray Horváth

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Opika von Méray Horváth
Méray Horváth
Born(1889-12-30)December 30, 1889
DiedApril 25, 1977(1977-04-25) (aged 87)
Figure skating career
Country Hungary
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Ladies' Figure skating
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1914 St. Moritz Ladies' singles
Gold medal – first place 1913 Stockholm Ladies' singles
Gold medal – first place 1912 Davos Ladies' singles
Silver medal – second place 1911 Vienna Ladies' singles

Opika von Méray Horváth (December 30, 1889 – April 25, 1977), a.k.a. Zsófia Méray-Horváth, was a Hungarian figure skater. She won three consecutive World titles (1912–1914).

Biography

Méray Horváth was born in Arad in 1889. She began skating in Budapest Skating Club (Budapesti Korcsolyázó Egylet). She is the second top level female Hungarian skater, after Lily Kronberger.

In Vienna 1911, Méray Horváth placed second behind Kronberger. After that, she won three consecutive gold medals. World War I ended her career. She later worked as a language teacher.

She died in Budapest in 1977.

Results

Event 1911 1912 1913 1914
World Championships 2nd 1st 1st 1st