Daniel Gyurta

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Full Name:	Daniel Gyurta
Born:	May 04th, 1989
	Budapest, Hungary
Nationality:	Hungary
Status:	Active

Daniel Gyurta Daniel Gyurta is a Hungarian swimmer and 200 breaststroke specialist. Born May 4, 1989 Gyurta was born in Budapest, and has been a frontrunner on Hungary's swimming scene since he was just a teenager. Gyurta made his first Olympic team at just 15 years old, and has competed in the 2004, 2008 and the 2012 Olympics. He's an Olympic Record Holder in the 200-meter breast in addition to the meet record at the World Championships. He's represented great sportsmanship in his athletic achievements -- Gyurta won the gold medal in the event at the 2012 London Olympics, and gave a replica of his medal to the family of former competitor, Alexander Dale Oen, who died just months before the 2012 Games from a heart attack. In honor of his tribute, he was given the international Fair Play Award from UNESCO. 2004 Athens Olympics In 2008, at just 15, Gyurta was a strong hope for Hungary's breaststroke talents. Competing in his primary event, the 200-meter breast, Gyurta qualified for the semi's with a best time. In the semi-final he swam right next to current World Record Holder, Brendan Hansen, and surprisingly Gyurta qualified first for the championship final. In the final, Gyurta focused on coming …

A Few Thoughts on European Short Course Championships

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