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Irene Nagy-Klimovski

1936 – 2001

Romanian handball player

Handball player
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About Irene Nagy-Klimovski

Lived 1936 – 2001 (aged 64–65). Irene Nagy-Klimovski was a Romanian handball player.

Irina Klimovschi (née Nagy; ; 1936 – 2 May 2001) was a Romanian handballer who played for the Romanian national team. At club level, she played for SMTCF Târgu Mureș, Progresul Târgu Mureș, Știința București or Rapid București. Together with Luminița Dinu-Huțupan, she is regarded by Constantin Popescu–Pilică as the greatest Romanian goalkeeper of all time.

International trophies European Champions Cup: Winner: 1961, 1964 World Championship: Gold Medalist: 1956, 1960, 1962

Individual awards All-Star Goalkeeper of the World Championship: 1956, 1960

Personan life According to Siebenbürgische Zeitung, her surname was "Klimowski".

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Important facts

Born
1936, Târgu Mureș
Birth century
20th century
Died
2001
Occupation
Handball player
Nationality
Romania
Also known as
Irina Klimovschi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Irene Nagy-Klimovski?

Romanian handball player

When was Irene Nagy-Klimovski born?

Irene Nagy-Klimovski was born in 1936 in Târgu Mureș.

When did Irene Nagy-Klimovski die?

Irene Nagy-Klimovski died in 2001.

What was Irene Nagy-Klimovski's occupation?

Irene Nagy-Klimovski was a handball player.

What nationality was Irene Nagy-Klimovski?

Irene Nagy-Klimovski was Romanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Irene Nagy-Klimovski

· Wikidata: Q12731057

· DBpedia: Irina Klimovschi

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