Anikó Gyöngyössy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 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 Hungarian water polo player. She plays as a centre-forward, which is a key attacking position in water polo. Anikó has represented her country in many big competitions, including the Olympic Games.

Who is Anikó Gyöngyössy?

Anikó Gyöngyössy was born in Budapest, Hungary. She is known for her strong play as a centre-forward. This means she often plays close to the opponent's goal. Her job is to score goals and help her team win.

Her Water Polo Journey

Anikó has played for the BVSC-Zugló team. She was with them until 2022. She is also a very important part of the Hungary women's national water polo team.

She has competed in many major international events. These include the 2009 World Aquatics Championships and the 2019 World Aquatics Championships. She also played in the 2010 Women's European Water Polo Championship and the 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship.

Winning Medals

Anikó has won several important medals for Hungary.

• At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, she helped her team win a bronze medal in the women's water polo tournament. This was a huge achievement!
• She also won a bronze medal at the 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship held in Budapest.
• In the FINA Water Polo World League, Anikó and her team earned a silver medal at the 2021 Super Final in Athens.

These medals show how dedicated and skilled Anikó is in water polo. She continues to be a key player for her national team.