Irma Könye

Könye was born in Zalaegerszeg.^[1] She attended Kindergarten Teacher Training College, graduating in 1978.^[2]

Könye competed in two events at the 1988 European Athletics Indoor Championships,^[3] first reaching the semi-final in the 200 metres, and then being knocked out in the heats of the 60 metres.^[4] She became Hungarian champion in the 100 metres in 1976, 1985 and 1988 and 200 metres champion in 1975, 1976, 1985 and 1988.^[5] Her only national indoor titles came in 1978, in both 60 and 200 metres.^[6]

In 2022, Könye was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Coaching by the Hungarian Coaches Association.^[7]

Könye died on 18 September 2025, at the age of 71.^[8][9]