Henrietta Ónodi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Henrietta Ónodi's career is a study in breaking barriers. She was one of the first Hungarian gymnasts to win an Olympic gold, and her shared vault title with Lavinia Milosovici remains a rare and celebrated moment. The Onodi, a skill she invented, is still performed at the highest levels, a testament to her technical vision. Her Hall of Fame induction in 2010 placed her among the sport's immortals.

AwardsHenrietta Ónodi's primary accolades are her Olympic medals: a shared gold on vault and a silver on floor exercise from the 1992 Barcelona Games. She also won bronze on floor at the 1993 World Championships and silver on vault at the 1994 Worlds. Her most significant honor is her 2010 induction into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

Honours & Distinctions

International Gymnastics Hall of Fame

International Gymnastics Hall of Fame·2010

Inducted for her contributions to gymnastics.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 5

Greatest Hungarian Gymnasts

Various·2020

Records & Feats

First Hungarian woman to win an Olympic gold in gymnastics

Historic First·1992

Won the vault title at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, sharing gold with Lavinia Milosovici.

Inventor of the Onodi

Innovation·1990

Created a backward salto with a full twist, named after her and still performed today.