in Sports

Aja Zanova, Top Czech Skater Who Defected to West, Dies at 84


By MARGALIT FOX

Zanova was a world champion figure skater whose defection from Czechoslovakia as a teenager in 1950 made headlines around the world.

Published: August 1, 2015 at 08:00PM

Read more at: NYT Sports

Subscribe
Notify of

Write a Comment

Comment

guest
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
  • Related Content by Tag