Katinka Hosszú

Hungarian swimmer, Olympic gold medalist

Katinka Hosszú - Hungarian swimmer, Olympic gold medalist
Born

May 3rd, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

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Born in Hungary in 1989, this swimmer specialized in individual medley events. Achieved significant success in international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships. Gained recognition for her strong performances in the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. Retired from competitive swimming in recent years, having built a legacy in the sport.

Won three gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Set multiple world records in individual medley events

Claimed numerous titles at the FINA World Championships

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