281 result(s) for athletes
Hungarian ‘Atletes Of The Year’ Elected
- 13 Jan 2018 7:30 AM
- sport
Hurdle runner Balázs Baji and world champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú have been elected Hungary’s Athletes of the Year by the country’s sports journalists. Baji won a gold medal at the Taipei Universiade and a bronze at the London track and field world championship.
Opinion: The Iron Lady’s Business Venture & Orbán Government
- 3 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Aside from a post I wrote about the World Aquatic Championships held past summer in Budapest, I haven’t paid much attention to the affairs of the Hungarian Swimming Association, which for a while was in total turmoil due to the revolt of the swimmers, led by Katinka Hosszú, the star of Hungarian swimming. That revolt ended with a victory for Hosszú, who managed to get rid of Tamás Gyárfás, the ...
Video: 'Santa Speedo Run' For Charity, 10 December
- 7 Dec 2017 10:59 AM
- sport
In case you've already run along with a happy group of half-clad Santa's in the middle of the winter freeze, then you know what a great way it is to help charity! In case you haven't yet, this year might be a life changing event for you in Budapest! Advance registration required, see below for details.
World Judo Contest Starts Today
- 28 Aug 2017 9:08 AM
- sport
A total of 796 athletes from 136 countries will compete for world titles at the Papp László Budapest Sport arena from today, when the World Judo Championships begin.
'Budapestman', Heroe’s Square, 27 August
- 24 Aug 2017 10:50 AM
- sport
The goal of the race is to offer a premium category, Olympic distance Hungarian Triathlon Championship in Budapest, where international athletes as well as Hungarian ones can compete for the trophy of 'Budapestman'!
Amazing World Record By A 96-Year-Old Woman At FINA Masters World Championships In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2017 4:40 AM
- sport
The American Maurine Emilie Kornfeld is the oldest female swimmer at the 2017 FINA Masters World Championships. She was the only one who entered the 800 m freestyle event in the 95-99 age group, and managed to set a new world record with an amazing performance.
French Minister In Hungary Again After Seven Years
- 3 Aug 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Minister of State for Sports Tünde Szabó had talks with French Sports Minister Laura Flessel at the Duna Arena. It adds to the significance of the meeting that no French leader of the rank of minister had been to Hungary since 2010.
485,000 Visited Swimming Championships
- 1 Aug 2017 10:42 AM
- sport
A total of 485,000 people visited the World Aquatics Championships over the past two weeks, organising committee chairman Miklós Seszták told a closing press conference on Monday.
FINA President Calls Hungary World Aquatics ‘Best Ever’ Event
- 31 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
The president of the international swimming federation (FINA) called the 2017 World Aquatics Championships organised in Budapest and Balatonfüred the best championships in FINA’s history, at the event’s closing ceremony on Sunday evening.
Hungarian ‘Atletes Of The Year’ Elected
- 13 Jan 2018 7:30 AM
- sport
Hurdle runner Balázs Baji and world champion swimmer Katinka Hosszú have been elected Hungary’s Athletes of the Year by the country’s sports journalists. Baji won a gold medal at the Taipei Universiade and a bronze at the London track and field world championship.
Opinion: The Iron Lady’s Business Venture & Orbán Government
- 3 Jan 2018 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Aside from a post I wrote about the World Aquatic Championships held past summer in Budapest, I haven’t paid much attention to the affairs of the Hungarian Swimming Association, which for a while was in total turmoil due to the revolt of the swimmers, led by Katinka Hosszú, the star of Hungarian swimming. That revolt ended with a victory for Hosszú, who managed to get rid of Tamás Gyárfás, the ...
Video: 'Santa Speedo Run' For Charity, 10 December
- 7 Dec 2017 10:59 AM
- sport
In case you've already run along with a happy group of half-clad Santa's in the middle of the winter freeze, then you know what a great way it is to help charity! In case you haven't yet, this year might be a life changing event for you in Budapest! Advance registration required, see below for details.
World Judo Contest Starts Today
- 28 Aug 2017 9:08 AM
- sport
A total of 796 athletes from 136 countries will compete for world titles at the Papp László Budapest Sport arena from today, when the World Judo Championships begin.
'Budapestman', Heroe’s Square, 27 August
- 24 Aug 2017 10:50 AM
- sport
The goal of the race is to offer a premium category, Olympic distance Hungarian Triathlon Championship in Budapest, where international athletes as well as Hungarian ones can compete for the trophy of 'Budapestman'!
Amazing World Record By A 96-Year-Old Woman At FINA Masters World Championships In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2017 4:40 AM
- sport
The American Maurine Emilie Kornfeld is the oldest female swimmer at the 2017 FINA Masters World Championships. She was the only one who entered the 800 m freestyle event in the 95-99 age group, and managed to set a new world record with an amazing performance.
French Minister In Hungary Again After Seven Years
- 3 Aug 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Minister of State for Sports Tünde Szabó had talks with French Sports Minister Laura Flessel at the Duna Arena. It adds to the significance of the meeting that no French leader of the rank of minister had been to Hungary since 2010.
485,000 Visited Swimming Championships
- 1 Aug 2017 10:42 AM
- sport
A total of 485,000 people visited the World Aquatics Championships over the past two weeks, organising committee chairman Miklós Seszták told a closing press conference on Monday.
FINA President Calls Hungary World Aquatics ‘Best Ever’ Event
- 31 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
The president of the international swimming federation (FINA) called the 2017 World Aquatics Championships organised in Budapest and Balatonfüred the best championships in FINA’s history, at the event’s closing ceremony on Sunday evening.