Ildikó Mincza-Nébald (born 6 December 1969, in

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) is a Hungarian épée fencer. Mincza-Nébald won the bronze medal in the individual épée event at the

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, losing the semi-final 14-15 to Ana Maria Brânză and winning 15-11 against

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in the play-off for third place. She was named Hungarian Sportswoman of the Year for this achievement.

Awards

* Hungarian Fencer of the Year (3): 1999, 2001, 2008 *

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(1) - votes of sports journalists: 2008 ;Orders and special awards * HUN Order of Merit of the Hungarian Rep (civil) 5class BAR

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– Knight's Cross (2008)

References

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