Anna Sipos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anna Sipos |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | SIPOS Anna | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Hungarian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 April 1908 Hungary |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1 January 1988 (aged 79) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Medal record
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anna Sipos (born April 3, 1908 – died January 1, 1988) was a super talented Hungarian table tennis player. She was known for her amazing skills and won many awards during her career.
Contents
Anna Sipos's Table Tennis Journey
Anna Sipos was a true champion in the world of table tennis. She competed in the World Table Tennis Championships, which is a huge international competition for the sport. Over the years, she collected an incredible 21 medals!
Winning Gold Medals
Out of her 21 medals, 11 of them were gold! This means she was often the very best in her events. She was especially good at women's doubles, where she played with her partner, Mária Mednyánszky. Together, they were almost unbeatable.
A Dynamic Duo: Six Straight Wins
Anna Sipos and Mária Mednyánszky won the women's doubles title six times in a row at the World Championships. This is a truly amazing achievement and shows how strong their teamwork was. Imagine winning a major championship every year for six years!
Medals by Year
Anna Sipos won medals in different categories, including singles (playing by herself), doubles (playing with a partner), mixed doubles (playing with a male partner), and team events. Here's a quick look at some of her wins:
- 1929 Budapest: Gold in Mixed Doubles, Bronze in Singles and Doubles.
- 1930 Berlin: Gold in Doubles, Silver in Singles and Mixed Doubles.
- 1931 Budapest: Gold in Doubles, Silver in Mixed Doubles, Bronze in Singles.
- 1932 Prague: Gold in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles – a fantastic year!
- 1933 Baden: Gold in Singles and Doubles, Bronze in Mixed Doubles.
- 1934 Paris: Gold in Doubles, Silver in Mixed Doubles and Team.
- 1935 Wembley: Gold in Doubles and Mixed Doubles, Silver in Team.
Honored in Halls of Fame
After her playing career, Anna Sipos was recognized for her incredible contributions to table tennis.
International Table Tennis Foundation Hall of Fame
In 1993, Anna Sipos was added to the International Table Tennis Foundation Hall of Fame. This special place honors the greatest table tennis players of all time. Being inducted means she is remembered as one of the sport's legends.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
In 1996, Anna Sipos was also inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. This hall celebrates Jewish athletes from around the world who have achieved great success in sports.
Anna Sipos left a lasting mark on table tennis, inspiring many with her skill and dedication.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Sipos para niños
