Hungary’s first World Championship winner, Lili Kronberger reigned as Women’s World Figure Skating Champion from 1908 to 1911.

At the first recognized World Championships in 1906, Kronberger finished third. The following year, she again took third place honors. Thereafter, she was ranked number 1 until her retirement from competition.

In winning her final World title in 1911, Kronberger was the first skater to attempt an entire free skating program with musical accompaniment.