Hosszu Katinka

Hosszu Katinka is a Hungarian professional swimmer, born on May 3, 1989, in Pécs, Hungary. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time. Hosszu began her professional career with the Hungarian Swimming Federation and made her Olympic debut in 2004 in Athens. Hosszu is known for her incredible speed, endurance, versatility, and ability to compete in multiple events in a single meet. She has won numerous individual awards, including four Olympic gold medals, and holds multiple records, such as the most individual medals won in World Championship history. Off the pool, Hosszu is also recognized for her entrepreneurship and influence, owning a swim club and inspiring millions worldwide.

Hosszu's swimming career is marked by her versatility and ability to compete in multiple events. She specializes in individual medley events but has also had significant success in backstroke and freestyle races. Hosszu made her Olympic debut in 2004 in Athens at the age of 15. She won her first international medal, a bronze, in the 2009 World Championships in the 400m individual medley. Hosszu's breakout year was 2013 when she won three gold medals at the World Championships. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, she won four gold medals, setting a world record in the 400m individual medley. She continued her success in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning two gold medals and one silver medal.

Hosszu has represented Hungary in the Olympics, World Championships, and European Championships. She has won 37 medals in World Championships, making her the swimmer with the most individual medals in the history of the Championships. In the Olympics, she has won seven medals, including four gold. Hosszu is the current world record holder in the 100m, 200m, and 400m individual medley events.

Hosszu is known for her incredible speed, endurance, and versatility. She is able to compete in multiple events in a single meet, earning her the nickname 'Iron Lady'. Hosszu is celebrated for her powerful strokes, turns, and her ability to excel in all four swimming strokes.

Hosszu is married to Shane Tusup, who was also her coach at the time of their marriage. She is the owner of Iron Swim Budapest, a swim club in her hometown. Hosszu is also a co-founder of the International Swimming League, a professional swimming league that started in 2019.

Hosszu Katinka is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her hard work, determination, and longevity in professional swimming. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the pool, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most Medals in World Championships: Hosszu has won 37 individual medals in World Championships, the most in history. Most Individual Medals in a Single Olympics: Hosszu won four individual medals in the 2016 Rio Olympics, setting a record for the most individual medals won by a swimmer in a single Olympics. World Record Holder: Hosszu holds the world record in the 100m, 200m, and 400m individual medley events.

Books: G. Nagy, L. (2016) Iron Nation: Passion for Hard Training. Budapest: Iron Lady Enterprises. Websites: FINA: Information about Hosszu Katinka’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fina.org SwimSwam: Updates on Hosszu’s performance and records. Available at: https://swimswam.com International Swimming League: Official site with updates on Hosszu’s achievements in the ISL. Available at: https://isl.global Interviews and Documentaries: Iron Lady (2017): This documentary provides a detailed look at Hosszu’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.