Attila Tóth facts for kids
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| Full name | Attila Tóth |
| Country represented |  Hungary |
| Born | 12 April 1965 (age 60) Budapest, Hungary |
| Partner | Klára Engi |
| Retired | 1992 |
Attila Tóth is a former Hungarian ice dancer. He was born on April 12, 1965, in Budapest. He is best known for his successful partnership with Klára Engi. Together, they competed in many major international events.
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Who is Attila Tóth?
Attila Tóth is a well-known former ice dancer from Hungary. He was born in Budapest on April 12, 1965. Ice dancing is a type of figure skating where two partners perform intricate steps and moves to music. Attila Tóth retired from competitive skating in 1992.
Skating with Klára Engi
Attila Tóth's main skating partner was Klára Engi. They formed a strong team and competed together for many years. Their partnership led them to represent Hungary at the highest levels of international figure skating.
Olympic Achievements
Attila Tóth and Klára Engi competed in three Winter Olympics. They showed great skill and teamwork in each event.
- At the 1984 Winter Olympics, they finished in 16th place.
- They improved significantly, placing 7th at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
- They achieved 7th place again at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
World and European Championships
Besides the Olympics, Attila Tóth and Klára Engi also competed in other important championships.
- At the World Figure Skating Championships, their best result was 4th place in 1989.
- They also achieved 4th place three times at the European Figure Skating Championships. This happened in 1989, 1990, and 1991.
Hungarian National Champion
Attila Tóth and Klára Engi were very successful in their home country. They won the Hungarian Figure Skating Championships nine times in a row. This shows their dominance in Hungarian ice dancing for many years.
