Women’s Relay Team Wins Silver Medal Setting National Record
Hungarian Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team Makes History with Silver Medal at World Aquatics Swimming Championships
The Hungarian 4x200m women’s freestyle relay team consisting of Nikolett Pádár, Panna Ugrai, Dóra Molnár, and Minna Ábrahám achieved a significant milestone by securing a historic silver medal at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) 2024 in Budapest. This remarkable feat marked the first time a Hungarian relay team has medaled at the short-course championships.
The women’s team’s achievement also made history as they became the first Hungarian relay team to reach the podium in both short-course and large-pool world championship history. The quartet put up a stellar performance, showcasing their talent and determination throughout the race.
The Hungarian team made a spectacular start, with Pádár and Ugrai leading the charge and even setting the team on a world-record pace at the halfway point. Despite a brief slip to third place during Dóra Molnár’s segment, Minna Ábrahám delivered an exceptional anchor leg to propel the team to second place.
With a remarkable time of 7:33.39, the relay team shattered the Hungarian national record, surpassing the previous record set in 2014 in Doha. The United States claimed the gold medal with a world record of 7:30.13, while Australia secured the bronze medal just 0.21 seconds behind Hungary.
Hubert Kós also contributed to Hungary’s success at the event by winning a silver medal in the 100m backstroke. The Olympic champion set a new national record of 48.79 seconds, narrowly missing out on the gold to the victorious Russian Miron Lifintsev, who set a junior world record.
Overall, it was a momentous occasion for Hungarian swimming as the relay team and individual swimmers showcased their talent and determination on the world stage. The achievements at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships have brought pride and excitement to Hungarian fans and set a strong foundation for future success in the sport.
Via MTI; Featured image via MTI/Róbert Hegedüs
