About Ondrej Nepela
Lived 1951 – 1989 (aged 38). Ondrej Nepela was a Czech and Venezuelan figure skater and figure skating coach.
Ondrej Nepela (22 January 1951 – 2 February 1989) was a Slovak figure skater who represented Czechoslovakia. He was the 1972 Olympic champion, a three-time World champion (1971–1973), and a five-time European champion (1969–1973). Later in his career, he performed professionally and became a coach.
Early life Nepela was born on 22 January 1951 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Múdra accepted the award on his behalf.
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Who was Ondrej Nepela?
Slovak figure skater (1951–1989)
When was Ondrej Nepela born?
Ondrej Nepela was born on 22 January 1951 in Bratislava.
When did Ondrej Nepela die?
Ondrej Nepela died on 2 February 1989 in Mannheim.
What was Ondrej Nepela's occupation?
Ondrej Nepela was a figure skater and figure skating coach.
What nationality was Ondrej Nepela?
Ondrej Nepela was Czech and Venezuelan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ondrej Nepela. https://biography.guide/ondrej-nepela/
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