Published: December 04 2023
Hungarian swimmer Kristóf Rasovszky has secured his fourth consecutive title in the Open Water Swimming World Cup. He won the overall first place in the series, making him the only swimmer to achieve this feat. Rasovszky received a cash prize of USD 50,000 for his victory.
Rasovszky's Achievements
Kristóf Rasovszky won the bronze medal in the 10 km race at the final stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series in Funchal, Madeira. This secured his overall first place and earned him the title for the fourth time in a row. Rasovszky expressed his satisfaction with finishing third in such a competitive field and acknowledged the challenges posed by new competitors each year. He also mentioned that the race in Funchal was particularly tough, with 92 participants.
Other Hungarian Performances
Bettina Fábián, a Hungarian swimmer, finished in second place in the women's race, winning the silver medal. She displayed a strong performance, moving up from 15th place to second place in the final lap. Fábián also secured the juniors' overall title and earned a spot at the Doha World Championships.
Prize Money and Recognition
In addition to his victory, Rasovszky received a cash prize of USD 50,000. Dávid Betlehem, another Hungarian swimmer, performed exceptionally well in the individual event, finishing fifth in the lead group and third overall, earning him a prize of USD 25,000. These achievements highlight the talent and success of Hungarian swimmers in the Open Water Swimming World Cup.
Future Championships
The 2024 World Aquatics Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar, from February 2 to 18, 2024. Originally scheduled for November 2023, the championships were rescheduled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be the first time the World Aquatics Championships take place in the Middle East.
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Questions & Answers
What is the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? The Open Water Swimming World Cup series is a competition in long-distance open water swimming.
Where did the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series take place? The last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series took place in Funchal, Madeira.
Who won the bronze medal in the 10 km race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? Kristóf Rasovszky won the bronze medal in the 10 km race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series.
How many times has Kristóf Rasovszky won the overall first place in the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? Kristóf Rasovszky has won the overall first place in the Open Water Swimming World Cup series four times in a row.
How much prize money did Kristóf Rasovszky receive for winning the overall title in the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? Kristóf Rasovszky received USD 50,000 for winning the overall title in the Open Water Swimming World Cup series.
Who finished second in the women's race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? Bettina Fábián finished second in the women's race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series.
What place did Kristóf Rasovszky finish in the 10 km race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? Kristóf Rasovszky finished third in the 10 km race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series.
Who finished fifth in the lead group in the Hungarian individual event for the World Cup? Dávid Betlehem finished fifth in the lead group in the Hungarian individual event for the World Cup.
How much prize money did Dávid Betlehem receive for finishing third in the overall in the World Cup? Dávid Betlehem received USD 25,000 for finishing third in the overall in the World Cup.
What place did Bettina Fábián turn into the last lap in the women's race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? Bettina Fábián turned into the last lap in 15th place in the women's race at the last stage of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series.
How many competitors were there in the hardest race of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series? There were 92 competitors in the hardest race of the Open Water Swimming World Cup series.
Where will the 2024 World Aquatics Championships be held? The 2024 World Aquatics Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar.
When will the 2024 World Aquatics Championships take place? The 2024 World Aquatics Championships will take place from February 2 to 18, 2024.
