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==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:46, 25 November 2020
Contents
Country
Slovakia
Birth - Death
1951 - 1989
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
Olympic Gold
World Champion
Description
Figure skater, Olympic gold medalist (1972) and three-time World champion (1970, 1971, 1972). 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. Youngest competing LGBTQ Olympian at the age of 13 in 1964.
See Also
- World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ
- LGBTQ Figure Skaters
- LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold
