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

2014 European Championships Start Lists Published; Hosszu Holds 10 Entries

Katinka Hosszu is swimming 10 individual events. If she races them all out, that will be 28 races over seven days of competition.

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6 storylines to watch, all the links you need for the 2014 European Championships

After a quiet summer, French freestyle sensation Yannick Agnel returns to the big stage in Berlin. Check out links, schedules and storylines to watch at the European Championships here.

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European Championships Preview – Women’s 200 and 400 Freestyle

Mireia Belmonte will be shooting for the top of the podium in the women’s 400 freestyle…

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European Championships Preview – Women’s Individual Medley

Katinka Hosszu will look to repeat as the European Champion in both the 200 and 400 IM in Berlin…

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European Championships Preview – Women’s Backstroke

Mie Nielsen will be shooting for gold in both the 50 and 100 backstroke in Berlin…

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Hosszu, Cseh, Gyurta among usual suspects on strong 23-person Hungarian Euros team

After leading all nations at the 2012 European Championships with 26 overall medals and 9 golds, Hungary returns five gold medalists on their loaded 2014 squad.

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Le Clos, Hosszu Among Preliminary Announced Swimmers for Dubai World Cup Stop

Two-time World Cup series champion Chad Le Clos will be back in 2014.

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Gyurta Posts Sub-15-Minute 1500, Hosszu Swims Seven More Times on Night 3 of Hungarian Nationals

Katinka Hosszu, never seeming to run out of energy, was at it again tonight, competing in another seven events.

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Cseh Wins, Hosszu Doubles Again on Marathon Day 2 at Hungarian Nationals

Katinka Hosszu, second from the left, added two more titles to her name on day 2 of Hungarian Nationals, competing in six events in total the second evening session.

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Katinka Hosszu Wins Two Events On Night 1 Of Hungarian Nationals

Today was the first day of finals at the 2014 Hungarian Nationals. Katinka Hosszu pulled off a nice double, winning…

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French Open Day 2 – The French Shine in Front of Home Crowd

The French team had a successful day in front of their home crowd in Vichy, as Mehdy Metella, Jérémy Stravius, Coralie Balmy, and Florent Manaudou all picked up gold medals on Day Two of the French Open.

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French Open Day 1: Hosszu Triples; Verraszto Doubles; Magnussen Impresses in Vichy

With some of France’s top stars absent, it was an international free-for-all at the French Open. Katinka Hosszu won three events and David Verraszto, two; James Magnussen had a solid 100 free; and Lauren Boyle broke the meet record in the 800.

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French Open team rosters announced, Hosszu, Cielo and Magnussen to compete

The French Open will bring together a whole field of tough international names, including Aussie star James Magnussen.

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Hosszu, Dwyer claim Grand Prix points prizes, Leverenz earns BMW by half a point

The overall Grand Prix points race had some big finishes come down to the wire, with Conor Dwyer taking the men’s title by a single point and Caitlin Leverenz earning the women’s BMW lease by just a half-point.

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Ottesen, Koseki Score Top FINA Bonuses from Mare Nostrum

With victories at all three stops and multiple meet records over the course of the competition series, Jeanette Ottesen of Denmark and Yasuhiro Koseki of Japan finished off the Mare Nostrum series as the top overall money winners.

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