Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Hungary | |||||
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | High jump | |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 9th | High jump | |
Olga Juha (born 22 March 1962) is a retired Hungarian high jumper. Her personal best jump was 1.97 metres, achieved in August 1983 in London. [1] She became Hungarian champion in 1984 and 1987. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Hungary | |||||
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 8th | High jump | |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 9th | High jump | |
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