Karol Divín
Czechoslovak figure skater
About Karol Divín
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 86). Karol Divín was a Hungarian, Czech and Slovak figure skater, figure skating coach and figure skating judge.
Karol "Karcsi" Emil Divín (born Karol Finster; 22 February 1936 – 6 April 2022) was a Czechoslovak figure skater of Czech and Hungarian origin. He was the 1960 Olympic silver medalist, a two-time European champion (1958–59), and a two-time World medalist (silver in 1962, bronze in 1964).
Early life Divín was born 22 February 1936 in Budapest.
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Who was Karol Divín?
Czechoslovak figure skater (1936–2022)
When was Karol Divín born?
Karol Divín was born on 22 February 1936 in Budapest.
When did Karol Divín die?
Karol Divín died on 6 April 2022 in Brno.
What was Karol Divín's occupation?
Karol Divín was a figure skater, figure skating coach and figure skating judge.
What nationality was Karol Divín?
Karol Divín was Hungarian, Czech and Slovak.
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