Hilde Holovsky

Hilde Holovsky (29 April 1917 – 3 July 1933) was an Austrian figure skater. She was the 1931 World silver medalist, the 1933 World bronze medalist, and the 1931 European bronze medalist. At the 1931 World Championships, she was only 13 years old and finished second to Sonja Henie. Holovsky did not compete at the 1932 Winter Olympics or 1932 World Championships because her family could not afford to send her to North America, where both events took place.

Hilde Holovsky
Holovsky at the 1933 World Championships
Born(1917-04-29)29 April 1917
Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Died3 July 1933(1933-07-03) (aged 16)
Vienna, Austria
Figure skating career
CountryAustria
Medal record
Representing  Austria
Figure skating: Ladies' singles
World Championships
1933 StockholmLadies' singles
1931 BerlinLadies' singles
European Championships
1931 St. MoritzLadies' singles

Holovsky also competed in speed skating. In 1932, she set the Austrian record for ladies in the 500 meters. She died suddenly of appendicitis in July 1933.

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