Maskova, Hana (1949–1972)
Maskova, Hana (1949–1972)
Czech figure skater. Name variations: Hana Masková. Born Sept 26, 1949, in Prague, Czechoslovakia; killed in auto accident near Vouvray, France, Mar 31, 1972.
Won a bronze medal at Grenoble Olympics (1968) and a gold medal at European championships (1968).
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