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==Description==
 
==Description==
  
Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist and three-time World champion . Died of Aids.  In December 2000, the Slovak Republic named him Slovakian athlete of the 20th century.
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Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist and three-time World champion. Subsequently toured for 13 years with the 'Stars on Ice' production company.  Died of Aids.  In December 2000, the Slovak Republic named him Slovakian athlete of the 20th century. A figure skating trophy is awarded each year in his name in his home country.
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==Further Reading/Research==
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* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv3G6_2o-kY
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* http://nepelatrophy.webs.com/
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* http://www.complex.com/sports/2013/11/athletes-with-hiv-aids/ondrej-nepela
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Revision as of 13:33, 2 December 2013

Ondrej Nepela

Country

Slovakia

Birth - Death

1951 - 1989

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Gold

World Champion

Description

Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist and three-time World champion. Subsequently toured for 13 years with the 'Stars on Ice' production company. Died of Aids. In December 2000, the Slovak Republic named him Slovakian athlete of the 20th century. A figure skating trophy is awarded each year in his name in his home country.

Further Reading/Research


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