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

World Championships Preview: Women’s 50 Backstroke

Etiene Medeiros of Brazil has recently burst onto the swimming scene, posting some incredible times in the 50 back.

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Hosszu Enters Monster Seven-Event Schedule at 2015 World Championships

Hungarian weapon of chlorine destruction, Katinka Hosszu, has entered a total of seven individual events in Kazan.

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World Championships Preview: Women’s 400 IM

WOMEN’S 400 IM: 2015 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW Day 8, Sun August 9th 2013 World Champion: Katinka Hosszu, HUN – 4:30.41…

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2015 World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 Back

Missy Franklin is the 200 backstroke World Record holder in the 200 meter backstroke in long course, but hasn’t matched that time since the 2012 Olympic Games.

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2015 World Championships Preview: Women’s 100 Back

Missy Franklin is the defending World and Olympic Champion in the 100 back, but Emily Seebohm has been consistently sub-59.

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World Championships Preview: Women’s 200 IM

Dominance is one word that can be used when describing Hungarian Katinka Hosszu’s performance in this event since the 2012 Olympics.

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Missy Franklin World Championships Predictions: Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com

Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com: Gold Medal Mel makes his 2015 World Championships predictions for Missy Franklin.

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Katinka Hosszu World Championships Predictions: Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com

Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com: Gold Medal Mel makes his 2015 World Championships predictions for Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu.

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Hosszu Drops 2:08.77 200 IM, Van Rouwendaal Clocks Another Dutch Record at 2015 Romanian Nats

The 2015 Romanian Nationals continued today with three head-turning swims that are worth reading about. Full Meet Results Sharon van…

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Katinka Hosszu Isn’t Sharing Worlds Lineup; Hungary Names Squad of 23

After Saturday’s conclusion of Hungary Nationals, the Hungarian Swimming Federation has announced their roster for the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Manaudou Posts a 21.61 50 Freestyle to Win French Open

Florent Manaudou took the men’s 50 freestyle at the French Open in a time of 21.61 over half a second ahead of Cesar Cielo…

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Pellegrini Records Her Fastest Time Since World Record Swim

Federica Pellegrini posted a 1:55.00 which is the fastest time she has swam since setting the world record in 2009…

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International Stars Head to Vichy for the French Open

One of the highlights of the weekend will be the showdowns between Cesar Cielo and Florent Manaudou in the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly…

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Bence Biczó Lights Up 1:56 200 Fly At Hungarian Nationals

Laszlo Cseh earned his first silver medal of the day with his time of 1:49.09 in the event. Later, he finished second in the men’s 100 backstroke to Gabor Balog by .06 seconds, adding his second silver medal of the day.

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Hosszu Ends Hungarian Nationals Run After Just 1 Swim

Bucking her standard meet approach, Katinka Hosszu has swum just one race in prelims due to the lack of a warm-down pool at the hosts’ brand-new facility.

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