Swimming Championships: The Splash That Made Waves!
Alright folks, gather ‘round because we’ve got swimming action hotter than a sauna in July! This was a historic event, and not just because someone might’ve dropped their Speedos. It was the last swim for the legendary Kapás! No, not the “What’s that on your shoe?” Kapás, but the “I’ve swum faster than you’ve cooked dinner” Kapás!
Just picture it: a hero of the pool receiving a standing ovation in Kaposvár. You could practically hear the crowd cheering louder than a toddler at a birthday party. Kapás, who’s hanging up his swim cap after the short-track world championships this December, was praised by the mayor, Károly Szita, who called him a role model for aspiring swimmers. And if that doesn’t make you want to dive headfirst into a pool of dreams, I don’t know what will!
Now, let’s get a bit cheeky and compare it to the performances. While Kapás was swimming off into the sunset, others were trying to steal the limelight. Take Sebasztián Szabó, for instance. This guy swam the 50-meter butterfly like he was late for an all-you-can-eat buffet. He bagged that gold medal faster than you can say, “Do you want fries with that?”
Friday’s Podium Splash:
Men’s Events:
- 200 m fast: Nándor Németh (FTC) – 1:44.68 min
- 200 m breaststroke: Dávid Horváth (Kőbánya Sport Club) – 2:10.48
- 50 m butterfly: Sebasztián Szabó (UNI Győr Swimming) – 22.65 sec
- 400 m medley: Gábor Zombori (Újpest Gymnastics) – 4:10.84 p
- 4×100 m relay: UNI Győr Swimming (3:13.88 p)
Women’s Events:
- 200 m fast: Nikolett Pádár (Szegedi Úszó Egylet) – 1:55.18 min
- 200 m breaststroke: Eszter Békési (BVSC-Zugló) – 2:25.03 p
- 50 m butterfly: Ugrai Panna (Hód Úszó SE) – 26.35 sec
- 400 m medley: Jackl Vivien (Tatabányai Vizmű SE) – 4:33.58 p
- 4×100 m relay: Debrecen Sports Center (3:42.43 p)
Now, let’s discuss our breaststroke champion, Dávid Horváth. He swam to glory while Rothbauer’s time was about as useful as a chocolate teapot! Christopher had a special permit to compete – probably the same kind of permit you need when you play Monopoly and “accidentally” mortgage the whole board.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, strap yourselves in as we discuss our female athletes featured in the frenzy of fun. Ugrai Panna didn’t just win the 50m butterfly, she glided through the water like a dolphin who decided to take swimming lessons from Michael Phelps! It’s truly inspiring to see what these women can do – they may not be mermaids, but they definitely swim like they mean it!
To wrap it all up before the swim-dry towel brigade comes in with their dramatic exit music, this championship was a spectacle, showcasing talent that could give the Avengers a run for their money (or at the very least, a very strong swim). Remember, whether you cheer for Kapás, cheer for Szabó, or shout at your remote control while watching from your couch, one thing is clear: these swimmers are making splashes that’ll echo for ages!
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This was the last swim of the excellence of Újpest, and he was almost a body length behind Jackl Vivien from Tatabánya, who reached the personal best.
Kapás – whose short-track world championships in the Danube Arena in December will be the final match of his career – was greeted with a standing ovation by the audience of Kaposvár, and mayor Károly Szita also praised him, calling him a role model for many young people.
Sebasztián Szabó won the 50-meter butterfly confidently after the 50-meter breaststroke on Friday afternoon.
In the men’s 200-meter breaststroke, the Austrian Christopher Rothbauer, who started with a special permit, crossed the finish line first, but his result did not count towards the ob, so Dávid Horváth, who swam the second best time, became the Hungarian champion.
Friday’s podium finishers:
men: 200 m fast:
1. Nándor Németh (FTC) 1:44.68 min
2. Richárd Márton (Budapest Honvéd SE) 1:44.94
3. Attila Kovács (Egri Swimming Club SE) 1:44.95
200 m mell:
1. Dávid Horváth (Kőbánya Sport Club) 2:10.48
2. Milán Sámóczi (Vasas Sport Club) and Egri-Martin Marcos (BVSC-Zugló) 2:12.62
50 m butterfly:
1. Sebasztián Szabó (UNI Győr Swimming Sports Association) 22.65 sec
2. Magda Boldizsár (BVSC-Zugló) 23.47
3. Zoltán Bagi (BVSC-Zugló) 23.54
400 m medley:
1. Gábor Zombori (Újpest Gymnastics Club) 4:10.84 p
2. Kovács Botond (BVSC-Zugló) 4:16.43
3. László Gálicz (FTC) 4:18.65
4×100 m relay:
1. Uni Győr Swimming Sports Association (Benedek Andor, Olivér Pápai, Olivér Pózvai, Sebasztián Szabó) 3:13.88 p
2. FTC 3:15.19
3. BVSC-Zugló 3:16.64
women:
200 m fast:
1. Nikolett Pádár (Szegedi Úszó Egylet) 1:55.18 min
2. Ugrai Panna (Hód Úszó SE) 1:55.31
3. Dóra Molnár (Budafóka XXII. SE) 1:57.01
200 m mell:
1. Eszter Békési (BVSC-Zugló) 2:25.03 p
2. Petra Halmai (Debrecen Sports Center SI) 2:25.96
3. Pockets Laura (Vasas Sport Club) 2:27.65
50 m butterfly:
1. Ugrai Panna (Hód Úszó SE) 26.35 sec
2. Ollé Mónika Beatrix (UNI Győr Swimming Sports Association) 26.74
3. Flóra Molnár (Debrecen Sports Center SI) 26.82
400 m medley:
1. Jackl Vivien (Tatabányai Vizmű SE) 4:33.58 p
2. Kapás Boglárka Újpest Gymnastics Association) 4:35.89
3. Barta Bianka (Kőbánya Sport Club) 4:42.60
4×100 m relay:
1. Debrecen Sports Center SI (Flóra Molnár, Petra Senánszky, Dominika Varga, Petra Halmai) 3:42.43 p
2. UNI Győr Swimming Sports Association 3:43.09
3. Budafoka XXII. SE 3:46.46
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R (FTC) 1:56.02
200 m mell:
1. Anna Sztanó (Szegedi Úszó Egylet) 2:25.40
2. Kira Szabó (BVSC-Zugló) 2:26.12
3. Emese László (Kőbánya Sport Club) 2:28.27
50 m butterfly:
1. Reka Zsuzsanna (Szegedi Úszó Egylet) 26.54 sec
2. Boglárka Kapás (Hód Úszó SE) 27.12
3. Adél Kauffmann (FTC) 27.36
400 m medley:
1. Fanny Szilágyi (Uni Győr Swimming Sports Association) 4:39.26 p
2. Laura Sárközi (BVSC-Zugló) 4:42.88
3. Eszter Kóbor (FTC) 4:45.12
4×100 m relay:
1. Szegedi Úszó Egylet (Nikolett Pádár, Eliza Fülöp, Reka Zsuzsanna, Dóra Molnár) 3:49.10 p
2. Uni Győr Swimming Sports Association 3:53.74
3. BVSC-Zugló 3:55.21
the competition showcased remarkable talent and competitive spirit among the swimmers, highlighted by personal best performances and touching moments such as the farewell to veteran swimmer Kapás.
