Katinka Hosszú Biography
Katinka Hosszú is a Hungarian competitive swimmer specializing in individual medley events and a three-time Olympic champion and a nine-time long-course world champion.
Hosszú is the reigning world record holder in an individual medley of 100 meters, an individual medley of 200 meters (long and short course), an individual medley of 400 meters (long course), and backstroke of 200 meters (short course). She became the first swimmer (male or female) to concurrently hold world records in all five individual medley events. She holds Hungarian national records on two-thirds. In 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018, Hosszu was named FINA Swimmer of the Year, and in 2013 received SwimSwam’s Swammy Award for Female Swimmer of the Year.
She competed at four Olympics in Summer: 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. At present Hosszú is training with her own team Iron Swim Budapest. After their divorce, Hosszú was coached by Dave Salo before moving on to Árpád Petrov after a long stint under head coach Shane Tusup, who was her husband. She parted ways with Petrov at the end of 2019 and began preparing herself for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
She is one of the world’s most versatile swimmers, dubbed the “Iron Lady,” which she has transformed into a rapidly rising international brand since then. She became the first race-prize millionaire (man or woman) in swimming history in 2014. According to Forbes magazine, she is considered the most valuable athlete in Hungary, ranking first for the last five years.
10 Quick Facts About Katinka Hosszú
- Name: Katinka Hosszú
- Age: 31 Years Old
- Birthday: 3rd May
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: 5 ft 9 in(1.75 m)
- Nationality: Hungarian
- Occupation: Swimmer
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: Under Review
Katinka Hosszú Age and Birthday
She was born on 3 May 1989 in Pécs, Hungary. She celebrates her birthday on 3 May every year.
Katinka Hosszú Height and Weight
She is a woman of average stature, she also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in(1.75 m). She also weighs 150 lb(68 kg).
Katinka Hosszú Family
Hosszú is the daughter of Barbara Bakos and István Hosszú. She has two siblings, Gergely Hosszú and Ádám Hosszú. She grew up in Baja, Hungary, and was coached in swimming by her grandfather, László Bakos until the age of 13.
Katinka Hosszú Husband
Hosszú met her future husband Shane Tusup in 2009, at the University of Southern California, when they were both freshmen. After being humiliated at the 2012 London Olympics under the pressure of expectations and not medalling, she asked her then-boyfriend Tusup to become her mentor, replacing her coach since her days in the U.S.C. swimming squad, Dave Salo. After the Olympics, she competed in 8 events at the Beijing World Cup swim meet, medalling in 5 of them, leading to Chinese newspapers saying she’s made of iron, leading to her nickname, The Iron Lady. Hosszú married Tusup in 2013. In September 2016 Hosszú and husband Tusup opened their own swimming club in Hungary, Iron Aquatics.
On 16 February 2018 Hosszú filed for divorce from Tusup.[On 25 May 2018 Tusup, who was the sole administrator of the website, removed Hosszú’s Facebook account. But, on 6 June 2018, with the assistance of activist and women’s rights lawyer Matan Uziel, she regained access to her Facebook profile.
Hosszú lost a defamation lawsuit in August 2016 against writer Casey Barrett, Swimming World magazine, and publisher Sports Publications Worldwide, Incorporated. Hosszú lost a defamation lawsuit in August 2016 against writer Casey Barrett, Swimming World magazine, and publisher Sports Publications Worldwide, Incorporated.
Katinka Hosszú Net Worth
She has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.
Katinka Hosszú Measurements and Facts
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Katinka Hosszú Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Katinka Hosszú
- Popular As: Iron Lady
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Swimmer
- Nationality: Hungarian
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Katinka Hosszú Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 31 years old (as of 2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 3 May 1989
- Place of Birth: Pécs, Hungary
- Birthday: 3 May
Katinka Hosszú Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 32-24-35 in
- Height / How Tall?: 5 ft 9 in(1.75 m)
- Weight: 150 lb(68 kg)
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Blond
- Shoe Size: 8(US)
- Dress Size: 4(us)
- Breast Size: 32 in
- Waist Size: 24 in
- Hip Size: 35 in
Katinka Hosszú Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): István Hosszú
- Mother: Barbara Bakos
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Gergely Hosszú and Ádám Hosszú
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Was married to Shane Tusup
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Not Known
Katinka Hosszú Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $4 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Swimming
Katinka Hosszú House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Katinka Hosszú Career
Hosszú is renowned all over the swimming world for swimming well in a short period of time in many competitions. During the third leg of the 2014 FINA / MASTBANK Swimming World Cup, held at Hong Kong ‘s Victoria Park Swimming Pool, she won an incredible achievement winning 12 of the 17 individual events for the two-day meeting. 10 gold (200m, 400m and 800m free, 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke, 200m butterfly, 100m, 200m, and 400m individual medley) and 2 silver (50m free and 50m butterfly).
Hosszú is likewise an integral member of the swimming culture. She is one of the 30 swimmers who created the Global Association of Professional Swimmers in 2017. She also focuses on transforming swimming as a sport by becoming the International Swimming League’s ambassador, a recent campaign to coordinate and reorganize swimming competitions.
Katinka Hosszú 2013 World Championships
At the 2013 World Championships, after qualifying second in the heats (preliminary races), she pulled out of the 100-meter backstroke to focus on the final of the 200-meter individual medley that she later claimed with a time of 2:07.92. She then reached third behind Liu Zige and Mireia Belmonte in the 200 m butterfly. She topped off her performance in the 400 m individual medley with a final gold and finished in 4:30.41.
Katinka Hosszú Swimming League
Team Iron was a founding member of the International Swimming League, which is owned by the Hosszú professional swimming team. She was a team co-captain along with Peter John Stevens. Hosszú won the 200IM, 400IM, and 200 fly events all 3 times the team has competed during the 2019 International Swimming League season. She also won the title of MVP in the Duna Arena ISL Budapest match.
Frequently Asked Questions About Katinka Hosszú
Who is Katinka Hosszú?
Hosszú is a Hungarian competitive swimmer specialized in individual medley events and a three-time Olympic champion and a nine-time long-course world champion.
How old is Katinka Hosszú?
She is 31 years old as of 2020. She was born on 3 May 1989 in Pécs, Hungary.
How tall is Katinka Hosszú?
She stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in(1.75 m).
Is Katinka Hosszú married?
Hosszú met her future husband Shane Tusup in 2009, at the University of Southern California, when they were both freshmen. After being humiliated at the 2012 London Olympics under the pressure of expectations and not medalling, she asked her then-boyfriend Tusup to become her mentor, replacing her coach since her days in the U.S.C. swimming squad, Dave Salo.
How much is Katinka Hosszú worth?
She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.
How much does Katinka Hosszú make?
Her salary is still under review.
Where does Katinka Hosszú live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Katinka Hosszú dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.