Olga Orgonista

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Olga Orgonista
Olga Orgonista 1930 Katowice.jpg
Orgonista in 1930
Born(1901-02-22)22 February 1901
Died20 November 1978(1978-11-20) (aged 77)
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Hungary
Partner Sándor Szalay
Retired1932
Medal record
Representing Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Hungary
Pairs Figure skating
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1931 Berlin Pairs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1929 Budapest Pairs
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1931 St. Moritz Pairs
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1930 Vienna Pairs

Olga Orgonista (born 22 February 1901 in Budapest, died 20 November 1978 in Budapest) was a Hungarian pair skater. With partner Sándor Szalay, she was the 1930 and 1931 European Champion. They won two medals at the World Figure Skating Championships, a bronze in 1929 and a silver in 1931. They placed 4th at the 1932 Winter Olympics.

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(pairs with Sándor Szalay)

Event19281929193019311932
Winter Olympic Games 4th
World Championships 3rd2nd4th
European Championships 1st1st
Hungarian Championships 1st1st1st

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