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

Maya DiRado Upsets Katinka Hosszu, Moves to 5th All-Time in 200 Back

Maya DiRado of the USA will finish her Olympic career with an individual medal of each color after defeating Katinka Hosszu in the 200 back Friday night in Rio.

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Seven Finals

In a fashion that has become remarkably common for the outstanding athlete, Katie Ledecky demolished her own world record en route to a repeat gold medal in the women’s 800m freestyle.

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Boglarka Kapas Breaks Own Hungarian Record To Win Bronze In 800 Free

Boglarka Kapas won bronze in the 800 free to re-break her own Hungarian national record set in the prelims.

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Day 7 Finals Preview: Phelps Seeks 5th, Hosszu & Ledecky Eye 4th Golds

Katie Ledecky will look for her second straight 800 free Olympic title tonight.

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Most Dominant Swims of the 2016 Olympic Games Days 5 and 6

Daily Dominance is the best way to describe the swimming competition in Rio.

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Rio Olympic Medalists Twitter List (Day 7 Update)

You can follow the men’s 50 free medalists on Twitter, along with many other Olympic swimmers.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Finals Live Recap

2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Six Finals

In a stunning victory Michael Phelps became the first swimmer to win four consecutive gold medals in a single event at the Olympic Games. Phelps was a 1:54.66 at the wall to win the race by almost two full seconds, asserting his dominance as the greatest swimmer of all time.

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Missy Franklin & Emily Seebohm Miss Olympic 200 Back Final

Australia’s Emily Seebohm and American Missy Franklin have both missed the Olympic 200 back final, after the two combined to win every World and Olympic title since 2012.

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Katinka Hosszu Cracks 200 Back National Record Again In Semi-Finals

Katinka Hosszu broke her Hungarian record in the 200 back for the second time today and is now the favorite for gold.

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Olympia 2016: Finalabend mit Überraschungen

Olympische Spiele 2016 Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien Schwimmen: 6. bis 13. August Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio…

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Day 6 Finals Preview: Phelps vs Lochte One More Time

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will square off for one last dance tonight in the 200 IM final.

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2016 Rio Olympic Games: Day Six Prelims Live Recap

Finally Michael Phelps is up in the men’s 100m butterfly. This event is arguably the toughest on his schedule for him. He wasn’t remarkably fast at the US Olympic Trials but has shown throughout this meet that he’s much better than he was just a few weeks ago.

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Hosszu Breaks Hungarian Record En Route To Top Spot In 200 Back Heats

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu continues her impressive Olympics, taking the top spot in the women’s 200 back prelims in a new national record.

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Rio Rapid Fire: Day Six Prelims

. Although he wasn’t the leader, his 51.60 moves him through to the next round where he’ll attempt to qualify. If he does, it’ll be his fourth Olympic final in the event, and he’ll have the chance to win his fourth consecutive gold.

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