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Evelyn Verrasztó

The native form of this personal name is Verrasztó Evelyn. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Evelyn Verrasztó (born 17 July 1989) is a Hungarian swimmer, who competed for her native country at the Summer Olympics in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016.[1]

Evelyn Verrasztó
Verrasztó in 2008
Personal information
Full nameVerrasztó Evelyn
NationalityHungarian
Born (1989-07-17) 17 July 1989 (age 35)
Budapest, Hungary
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke and medley
ClubJövő SC
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Women's swimming
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2010 Budapest 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2016 London 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2008 Eindhoven 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2010 Budapest 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2012 Debrecen 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2020 Budapest 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Debrecen 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Berlin 4x200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2016 London 4×100 m mixed medley
European Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2009 Istanbul 200 m medley
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 100 m medley
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2008 Rijeka 100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2008 Rijeka 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2009 Istanbul 100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2009 Istanbul 200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2011 Szczecin 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2017 Copenhagen 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Debrecen 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Eindhoven 200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Szczecin 200 m freestyle
Women's lifesaving
World Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Birmingham 4x50 m obstacle

Her father and coach, Zoltán Verrasztó, and her brother, Dávid Verrasztó are also Olympic swimmers.[1]

Early life

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Evelyn was born in 1989, one year after her brother, Dávid Verrasztó in Budapest. Their father, an Olympic swimmer himself, coached them to become world-class swimmers.[2]

See also

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Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Evelyn Verrasztó Bio, Stats, and Results". Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  2. ^ Craig, Lord. "Swimming News: Verrasztó Triple From Evelyn & Dávid; & Why Kiss Says Ajna Késely Not Too Young At 12". Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
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