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

Great Britain powers away with 3 gold medals on final day of European Championships, Denmark second

Fran Halsall won gold in the women’s 50 free to cap off a dominating week for the Brits. Great Britain led all of Europe with 9 gold medals in the pool and 24 total pieces of hardware.

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9 Big Things from day 6 of the European Championships: No jet-lag for Ruta Meilutyte

Ruta Meilutyte was somehow faster in the 50 breaststroke after getting off of a trans-continental flight. That and more in our 9 Big Things.

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Hungary, Italy stock up Euro Champs medals on day 6, but Great Britain stil leads the way

Laszlo Cseh was one of 4 Hungarian medalists on day 6, the most of any nation for that session.

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2014 European Championships – Day 6 Live Prelims Recap

Vlad Morozov won the 50 back already this week, and he’ll take to the pool for his signature 50 free for Russia this morning.

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Hungary Keeps All-Time Sweep of 200 Fly at Youth Olympic Games Alive

What’s in the water in Hungary? Another impressive 200 butterflier, that’s what. (Above: Laszlo Cseh)

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2014 European Championships: Day 5 Live Prelims Recap

Federica Pellegrini will get an opportunity to flex her muscles in her trademark race, the 200 freestyle. She will face plenty of competition including Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu and Sweden’s Sarah Sjoestroem along the way though.

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Medal Table: 2014 European Championships post-day 4 – Brits loading up, Hungary hits 4 golds

Katinka Hosszu won two golds for Hungary on day 4, pushing her country into a tie with Great Britain in total golds. Both countries picked up 5 total medals on day 4.

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10 Big Points from Day 4 of the 2014 European Championships

Katinka Hosszu’s triple, including two individual wins, was a big highlight of night 4 from Berlin.

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2014 European Championships – day 4 live finals recap

Mie Nielsen finished in a tie for the gold medal in the 100 back, coming home in a deadlock with Hungarian star Katinka Hosszu.

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2014 European Championships: Day 3 Live Finals Recap

Laszlo Cseh is looking for his fifth (you read that right) consecutive European Championship crown in the men’s 200 IM tonight.

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2014 European Championships Day 2 Prelims: Italy Heats Up on Meet’s Second Day

Yannick Agnel will try to put a tough day 1 at the 2014 European Championships behind him as he begins his best event with the prelims of the 200 free on Tuesday.

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10 Things We Noticed From The First Day of the 2014 European Championships

Katinka Hosszu was under World Record pace at the 300 meter mark of her 400 IM, but couldn’t hold on to the “yellow line” on the freestyle.

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RACE VIDEOS: See all the action from day 1 European Championships here!

Watch Katinka Hosszu win the 400 IM, plus more with all race videos from the first night of swimming at the European Championships all in one place.

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2014 European Championships Day 1 Finals Real-Time Recaps

Katinka Hosszu collected her first gold medal of the championships taking the women’s 400 IM in a time of 4:31.03…

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Hosszu, Sjostrom, Grechin All Score Meet Records in 1st Prelims Session at 2014 European Championships

Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom started her 2014 European Championships with a Meet Record in the 50 fly.

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