About Magda Julin
Lived 1894 – 1990 (aged 96). Magda Julin was a Swedish figure skater.
Magda Henriette Maria Julin (; 24 July 1894 – 21 December 1990) was a Swedish figure skater who competed in ladies' singles. She was the 1920 Olympic champion, a two-time Nordic champion, and a three-time Swedish national champion. She was four months pregnant at the 1920 Olympics. The family moved to Sweden when she was 7 years old.
After her competitive career, she worked as a waitress. In 1955, she opened her own café and later a restaurant. Julin's strength was considered to be compulsory figures, with her free skating routines being simpler. She won the Olympic title, again ahead of Norén. Unusually, none of the judges ranked her first overall, although three did in the compulsory figures segment of the competition.
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Who was Magda Julin?
Swedish figure skater (1894–1990)
When was Magda Julin born?
Magda Julin was born on 24 July 1894 in Vichy.
When did Magda Julin die?
Magda Julin died on 21 December 1990 in Nacka församling.
What was Magda Julin's occupation?
Magda Julin was a figure skater.
What nationality was Magda Julin?
Magda Julin was Swedish.
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