Hunyady, Emese (1966–)

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Hunyady, Emese (1966–)

Hungarian-born speedskater. Name variations: Emese Nemeth-Hunyady. Born Mar 4, 1966, in Budapest, Hungary; m. Thomas Nemeth (Austrian speedskater) to obtain an Austrian passport (div.).

Represented Hungary at Sarajevo Olympics, finishing 13th in the 1,500 meters (1984); defected to Austria (1985); won a bronze medal in the 3,000 meters at Albertville Olympics (1992); won a gold medal at the European championships (1993) and a gold medal at World championships (1994); at Lillehammer, won a silver medal in the 3,000 meters and a gold medal in the 1,500 meters (1994), giving Austria its 1st speedskating gold medal; competed but did not medal at Salt Lake City (2002); after struggling for 2 years with injuries, won gold medals for the downhill and the combined at World championships (2005).

See also Women in World History.

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