Famous People with Name Irma

Irma Reichová            Origin/Culture/Country: Czech

Irma Reichová: was a Czech operatic soprano who had an active career appearing in European opera houses during the latter half of the eighteenth century. A dramatic soprano, she was admired for both her musical and acting talent. She is best remembered for appearing in the world premieres of a number of operas by Antonín Dvorák and Bedrich Smetana.

Irma Heijting-Schuhmacher            Origin/Culture/Country: Dutch

Irma Heijting-Schuhmacher: was a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who won two medals at the Summer Olympics during her career. After having claimed the bronze medal in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay in London (1948), she won the silver medal four years later in Helsinki, Finland in the same event.

Irma Sánchez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Irma Sánchez: is a Mexican boxer in the Light Flyweight division and she is the current WBC Silver Female Light Flyweight Champion. On September 4, 2010 Reyes will fight Japan's Naomi Togashi for the WBC Female Light Flyweight title.

Irma Hopper            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Irma Hopper: was an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil events at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.

Irma De Antequeda            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Irma De Antequeda: was an Argentine Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.