Published: December 08 2023
Hungarian swimmer Szebasztián Szabó recently won the silver medal in the 50m freestyle event at the European Short Course Swimming Championships held in Otopeni, Romania. This is the second medal for the Hungarian delegation at the championships.
Szabó's performance
Despite finishing just two hundredths off his personal best, Szabó secured second place in the race, tying with France's Florent Manaudou. He started well but faced some difficulties in the first half of the distance. However, he managed to make a strong comeback and clinched the silver medal.
Benjamin Proud's victory
British swimmer Benjamin Proud emerged as the winner of the event, setting a new European record with a time of 20.18 seconds. This was only two hundredths off the world record set by Caeleb Dressel from the U.S.
Szabó's comments
After the race, Szabó expressed his thoughts on the competition and congratulated Proud on his fantastic performance. He mentioned that he had trained with Proud in the past few weeks and acknowledged the British swimmer's talent and dedication. Szabó also emphasized his determination to improve and compete with athletes like Proud.
Overall performance of the Hungarian delegation
Szabó's silver medal adds to the success of the Hungarian delegation at the European Championships in Romania. Prior to his achievement, Ajna Késely had already won a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle event. The Hungarian team is putting up a strong performance, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of Hungarian swimmers.
Questions & Answers
Who won the silver medal in the 50m freestyle at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Romania? Hungarian swimmer Szebasztián Szabó won the silver medal in the 50m freestyle event at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania.
What was Szebasztián Szabó's time in the 50m freestyle event? Szebasztián Szabó finished the 50m freestyle event just two hundredths off his personal best, with a time of 20.72.
Who tied with Szebasztián Szabó for the silver medal in the 50m freestyle event? Florent Manaudou from France tied with Szebasztián Szabó for the silver medal in the 50m freestyle event.
Who won the gold medal in the 50m freestyle event? Benjamin Proud from Great Britain won the 50m freestyle event with a time of 20.18, which is a European record.
How did Szebasztián Szabó feel about his performance in the 50m freestyle event? Szebasztián Szabó mentioned that his start in the 50m freestyle event was not as good as he expected, but he managed to focus on his technique towards the end. He acknowledges the uncertainty and competitiveness of the event and congratulates Benjamin Proud for swimming fantastically.
How many medals has the Hungarian delegation won at the European Championships in Romania so far? The Hungarian delegation has won two medals at the European Championships in Romania. Ajna Késely won the bronze medal in the 800m freestyle event, and Szebasztián Szabó won the silver medal in the 50m freestyle event.
