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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