Éva Risztov
Hungarian swimmer, Olympic gold medalist
Born
August 30th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Hungary
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A Hungarian swimmer excelled in distance freestyle events, particularly in open water competitions. Competed in multiple European Championships and World Championships, securing medals in various events. Achieved significant success at the 2012 London Olympics by winning a gold medal in the women's 10 km open water race. Established a reputation as a prominent figure in Hungarian swimming.
Winning gold in 10 km open water at the 2012 Olympics
Securing multiple medals at European Championships
Achieving top placements in World Championships
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