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

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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 Hungarian Fencer of the Year awards are granted each year since 1964, Hungarian Fencing Federation (MVSZ) considers the winners. List of winners Sources * Antal Zoltán–Sass Tibor: A magyar sport kézikönyve. Az év sportolói (1958–1981 ...

(3): 1999, 2001, 2008 *

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(1) - votes of sports journalists: 2008 ;Orders and special awards *

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– Knight's Cross (2008)

References

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