About Igor Kováč
Born 1969. Igor Kováč is a Slovak and Czech athletics competitor.
Igor Kováč (born May 12, 1969) is a former Slovak track and field athlete who specialised in the 110 metres hurdles. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1997 World Championships in Athens. In addition, he competed at the 1992 Olympics for Czechoslovakia and the 1996 Olympics for Slovakia.
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Who is Igor Kováč?
Czechoslovak hurdler
When was Igor Kováč born?
Igor Kováč was born on 12 May 1969 in Krompachy.
What is Igor Kováč's occupation?
Igor Kováč is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Igor Kováč?
Igor Kováč is Slovak and Czech.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Igor Kováč. https://biography.guide/igor-kovac-athletics-competitor/
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