Ede Király
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| Figure skating | ||
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1948 St. Moritz | Pairs |
| Ede Király | |
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| Personal information | |
| Country represented |
Hungary |
| Born | 23 February 1926 |
| Died | 10 August 2009 (aged 83) |
| Former partner | Andrea Kékesy |
Medal record
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Ede Király (23 February 1926 – 10 August 2009) was a Hungarian figure skater. He was born in Budapest. As a solo skater, he won two silver medals and a bronze at the World Figure Skating Championships, placing second behind Dick Button twice. He also was European men's champion in 1950. In pairs, he and Andrea Kékesy won the silver medal at the 1948 Winter Olympics. The following year, they won gold at the European Championships. In the 1950s, he became a coach in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Results
(men's singles)
| Event | 1941 | 1944 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 5th | |||||
| World Championships | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd | |||
| European Championships | 4th | 2nd | 1st | |||
| Hungarian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
(pairs with Andrea Kékesy)
| Event | 1944 | 1947 | 1948 | 1949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 2nd | |||
| World Championships | 2nd | 1st | ||
| European Championships | 1st | 1st | ||
| Hungarian Championships | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
External links
- Skating in Hungary
- Ede Király's obituary (Hungarian)
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