Lost & Found
Lost and found items can be collected at the Alfréd Hajós Swimming Pool on Margaret Island until 13 July between 9.00 and 14.00. The security service will assist you on entry.
Spectacular FINA World Championships Budapest 2022 draws to a close
The 19th FINA World Championships Budapest 2022 came to a close today after two weeks of breath-taking action, record-breaking performances and dramatic finishes. More than 2,000 athletes from 180 countries competed in front of more than 130,000 spectators over the course of the FINA World Championships. The event reinforced the sport’s global appeal with 326…
Spain a three-time champion in gripping sudden-death penalty shootout
Penalties decided the Budapest 2022 FINA World Championships men’s water polo crown after defending champion Italy came back from 9-6 down in the final quarter to force the shootout after equalising two minutes from time. The fairytale of back-to-back titles did not eventuate as Spain became a three-time champion with a 15-14 victory in sudden-death…
China wins all 13 diving golds, but the last one almost slipped away
After China obliterated the competition in 12 diving events, it was up to Yang Jian and Yang Hao to win gold No. 13 on the men’s 10-meter platform and make it a complete sweep at worlds. It didn’t quite go as planned. On the last day of the FINA World Championships, on the last day…
Dominant USA water polo women squeeze home against Hungary
United States of America showed why it is the best team in the world with a controlled 9-7 victory over host Hungary in the gold -medal final of the FINA World Championships women’s water polo tournament at the crucible of the sport — Budapest’s Margaret Island. It was the fourth consecutive title and seventh overall.…
Hungary shrugs off Netherlands for date with destiny — USA for gold
HUNGARY 13 NETHERLANDS 12 The Hungarian women delivered what the men could not and that was a gold-medal-final berth for the water polo-crazy nation, by denying Netherlands that cherished position. The match was tied five times in the first half, and only once in the second half — 12-12 — before Hungary won 13-12, setting…
Ana Marcela Cunha claims her fifth 25km title; Dario Verani victory propels Italy to FINA Championships Trophy
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha wins the Women’s 25km to claim her fifth FINA World Championship open water title in the disciple. Italy’s Dario Verani come-from-behind victory in 25km helps his nation clinch the FINA Championships Trophy. MEN’S 25KM INDIVIDUAL Italy’s Dario Verani was the Master of the Marathon winning the men’s 25km race in a…
19th Fina World Championships | Open water summary – day12
Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy won his third open water world medal in as many days of racing. Paltrinieri pulled his Italian teammate Domenico Acerenza along with him in the final 300 meters of the race as both swimmers passed Germany’s Florian Wellbrock on the final straightaway, leaving the defending champion to claw tooth and nail…
19th Fina World Championships | Water polo summary – day 12
Spain was the third qualifier for the semifinals, holding out Montenegro 7-6. Spain at one stage held a three-goal advantage and always looked likely to make the top four. Reigning champion Italy upset the huge Hungarian crowd when it went four up in the final quarter against Hungary before finishing with the 11-10 victory. Japan…
19th Fina World Championships | Water polo summary day 11
Netherlands and Hungary made the most of their chances to further their reputations with women’s water polo quarter-final victories at Margaret Island in Budapest on Tuesday. Netherlands buried Greece’s hopes 12-7 and Hungary used the crowd to the fullest to pip Australia 7-6 in a real thriller. The semifinals will see Italy play USA while…