Schwarz, Elisabeth (1936–)
Schwarz, Elisabeth (1936–)
Austrian pairs skater. Name variations: Sissy Schwarz; Elizabeth Schwarz. Born 1936 in Austria.
With partner Kurt Oppelt, won a silver medal (1955) and a gold medal (1956) at World championships, a gold medal at European championships (1956), and a gold medal at Cortina Olympics (1956).
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