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Katinka Hosszu, the ’Iron Lady’ of swimming, retires after stellar career

Three-time Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, one of the greatest all-around swimmers, has announced her retirement. Known as the “Iron Lady” of swimming for her gruelling repertoire of events, the 35-year-old Hosszu competed at five Olympic Games. Hosszu won her three individual gold medals in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, in the 100-meter backstroke, as well as her signature …

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Katinka Hosszu, the ‘Iron Lady’ of swimming, retires after stellar career

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Three-time Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, one of the greatest all-around swimmers, has announced her retirement. Known as the “Iron Lady” of swimming for her gruelling repertoire of events, the 35-year-old Hosszu competed at five Olympic Games. Hosszu won her three individual gold medals in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, in the 100-meter backstroke, as well …

Dressel wins record 8th swimming medal at worlds

GWANGJU, South Korea — This time, Caeleb Dressel stands alone. The American won his record eighth medal at the world swimming championships Sunday, helping the U.S. to silver in the 4x100-meter medley relay after anchor Nathan Adrian got overtaken for gold in the closing meters. I’m probably losing some hair.” One night after becoming the first swimmer to win three …