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

Hosszu, Groves Tie in 200 Fly On Day 2 of the FINA World Cup in Doha

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 …

Hosszu, Groves Tie in 200 Fly On Day 2 of the FINA World Cup in Doha

Katinka Hosszu won 4 events on day 2 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Doha, but one of those wins was a tie with Australia’s Madeline Groves.

Seto Grabs Double Gold On Day 1 Of FINA World Cup In Doha

Japanese Olympic medalist Daiya Seto had a successful triple today, picking up a total of 3 medals.

WATCH: Race Videos From The 2016 FINA World Cup in Dubai

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Vlad Morozov Over 6 Figures In World Cup Earnings After Dubai

Russia’s Vladimir Morozov has become the second swimmer in 2016 to break six figures in prize money on the FINA World Cup circuit with an $8.5K meet in Dubai.

Atkinson Passes Ottesen In World Cup Cluster 2 Points Battle In Dubai

There’s no change at the top of the FINA World Cup point standings after Dubai, but Alia Atkinson has passed up Jeanette Ottesen in a spirited battle for second place in Cluster 2.

Hosszu Strikes Gold 5 Times On Day 2 of FINA World Cup in Dubai

On day 2 of the 2016 FINA World Cup stop in Dubai, Hungarian Katinka Hosszu came away with a 7-medal haul that included 5 golds and 2 silvers.

Meili, Larson made it into several finals at FINA World Cup Dubai

FINA World Cup Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tuesday, October 4 to Wednesday, October 5 Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai Prelims 10.00…

Marco Koch und Philip Heintz auf dem Podium, FINA World Cup Dubai

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Meili Sneaks Ahead of Efimova and Atkinson in 100 Breast at Dubai WC

Katie Meili won a very tight race in the 100 breast on night 1 of the Dubai World Cup.

Josh Prenot in 3 finals at 2016 Fina World Cup, Dubai

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Koch, Heintz als Schnellste ins Finale, FINA World Cup Dubai

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WATCH: Race Videos From The FINA World Cup In Beijing

Check out the action here, where we’ve included all of the race videos that have been uploaded to FINA’s YouTube channel.

Hosszu enters 17 events at FINA World Cup Dubai (start lists here)

FINA World Cup Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tuesday, October 4 to Wednesday, October 5 Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai Prelims 10.00…

Kontostände der Schwimmer vor dem FINA World Cup in Dubai

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Hosszu Hits 6 Figures In World Cup Prize Money In Beijing

We’re not even at the halfway point of the 2016 FINA World Cup tour, but five-time defending series champ Katinka Hosszu has already crossed $100,000 in prize money earnings.