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

PHOTO VAULT: Day 1 Prelims at the 2014 Doha World Cup Stop

Katinka Hosszu was the big story on the first day of the 2014 FINA World Cup Series stop in Doha, Qatar.

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Hosszu Starts 2014 FINA World Cup Series With World Cup Record in 200 Free

Ous Mellouli (left) and Katinka Hosszu (right) are being raised as the stars of the first stop of this year’s World Cup Series, and so far they’ve delivered, despite a sleepy day 1 prelims in Doha.

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FINA World Cup Prize Money Breakdown: $100,000 to the male and female winners

Katinka Hosszu, the Iron Lady, won the highest amount of points in last year’s edition of the Swimming World Cup – 840).

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Top 10 Swimmers From The 2014 European Championships

Adam Peaty was incredibly impressive in Berlin winning a total of four gold and breaking the world record in the men’s 50 breaststroke…

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8 Americans Entered at Doha World Cup (Start Lists Included)

American Tom Shields is one of 8 U.S. swimmers entered in the Doha World Cup stop.

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Nearly $2 million in prize money at the FINA Swimming World Cup

Katinka Hosszu headlines the 2014 FINA Swimming World Cup.

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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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