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Anikó Gyöngyössy
Personal information
Born 29 May 1990 (1990-05-29) (age 35)
Budapest, Hungary
Nationality Hungarian
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 98 kg (216 lb)
Position Centre-forward
Club information
Current team BVSC
Medal record
Women's water polo
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Bronze 2020 Tokyo Team
European Championships
Bronze 2020 Budapest
World League - Super Final
Silver 2021 Athens
Last updated: August 7, 2021

Anikó Gyöngyössy, born on May 21, 1990, is a talented water polo player from Hungary. She is known for her strong skills as a centre-forward. This position is very important in water polo, as it often involves playing close to the opponent's goal. Anikó played for the BVSC-Zugló team until 2022. She has also proudly represented her country, Hungary, in many big competitions.

What is Water Polo?

Water polo is a team sport played in water. It is a bit like handball or soccer, but played in a swimming pool. Two teams try to score goals by throwing a ball into the opponent's net. Players need to be excellent swimmers and have great ball-handling skills. They also need to be strong and work well together as a team.

Anikó's Career Highlights

Anikó Gyöngyössy has had a successful career in water polo. She has played in many important international tournaments. These events bring together the best water polo players from around the world.

Olympic Games Success

One of Anikó's biggest achievements was competing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She was part of the Hungary women's national water polo team. At these Olympic Games, her team won a bronze medal. This was a huge moment for Anikó and for Hungarian water polo. Winning an Olympic medal is a dream for many athletes.

European and World Championships

Anikó has also played in several European and World Championships. These are major tournaments where national teams compete for titles.

  • She played in the 2009 World Aquatics Championships.
  • She was part of the team at the 2010 Women's European Water Polo Championship.
  • Anikó also competed in the 2019 World Aquatics Championships.
  • In 2020, she played in the 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship in Budapest, where her team earned a bronze medal.

World League Achievements

Anikó also helped her team achieve success in the FINA Water Polo World League. In the 2020 World League Super Final, which took place in Athens in 2021, her team won a silver medal. This shows her consistent performance at the highest levels of the sport.

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