Katinka Hosszu

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“Nobody can argue right now that she’s not the most versatile swimmer in the world, male or female." - Rowdy Gaines

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Full Name:	Katinka Hosszu
Nickname(s):	Iron Lady
Born:	May 03rd, 1989
	Pécs, Hungary
Nationality:	Hungary
Status:	Active

Katinka Hosszu Katinka Hosszu is a Hungarian Olympian and one of the most versatile swimmers in the world. Born May 3, 1989 Hosszu was born in Pécs, and refers to herself as the "Iron Lady". College (Southern California) After graduating high school from III Bela Gymnazium, she competed collegiately in the U.S. for the University of Southern California. Hosszu graduted from USC in 2012, where she studied psychology. Hosszu was a force at both the conference and NCAA Championships, winning titles in both arenas. She swam in multiple events over her collegiate years, switching her championship events between the 500 freestyle, 400 IM, 200 butterfly, 200 IM and the 200 freestyle. She left the university obtaining numerous school records in events including the 200 freestyle, 200 IM, 400 IM, and 200 butterfly. Honda Sports Award and ESPN's ESPY Even though Hosszu was an immediate impact for the Trojan squad, she really broke out her junior year, when she was a three-time European Champion and won all three individual events at the NCAA Championships. That year she won the Honda Sports Award and was nominated for ESPN's ESPY Awards for Best Female College Athlete. International Competition 2004 Olympics Hosszu made her first Olympic team in 2004, finishing 31st in the 200m …

Five Storylines, All The Links You Need For 2017 U.S. Nationals

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Hosszu is not the first swimmer to float the idea of an athlete’s union, but she is by far the highest-profile one to do so. Hosszu has a total of 17 World Championships to her name, along with 3 Olympic gold medals, 21 European Championships.

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