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László Cseh

Personal information
Born	(1985-12-03) 3 December 1985 (age 39) Budapest, Hungary
Height	1.88 m
Weight	82 kg
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Strokes	Individual medley, butterfly, backstroke
Club	Bp. Spartacus ( –2005) Kőbánya SC (2005–14) Egri ÚK (2015–19) BVSC-Zugló (2019– )
Coach	Miklós Kiss György Túri (1997–2014) Zsolt Plagányi (2014– )
Medal record Men's swimming Representing  Hungary Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 0 4 2 World Championships (LC) 2 6 5 World Championships (SC) 0 2 2 European Championships (LC) 14 4 5 European Championships (SC) 19 3 3 Universiade 3 0 0 Olympic Games Silver 2008 Beijing 200 m butterfly Silver 2008 Beijing 200 m medley Silver 2008 Beijing 400 m medley Silver 2016 Rio de Janeiro 100 m butterfly Bronze 2004 Athens 400 m medley Bronze 2012 London 200 m medley World Championships (LC) Gold 2005 Montreal 400 m medley Gold 2015 Kazan 200 m butterfly Silver 2003 Barcelona 400 m medley Silver 2005 Montreal 200 m medley Silver 2009 Rome 200 m medley Silver 2013 Barcelona 100 m butterfly Silver 2015 Kazan 100 m butterfly Silver 2017 Budapest 200 m butterfly Bronze 2005 Montreal 100 m backstroke Bronze 2007 Melbourne 200 m medley Bronze 2009 Rome 400 m medley Bronze 2011 Shanghai 200 m medley Bronze 2015 Kazan 50 m butterfly World Championships (SC) Silver 2012 Istanbul 200 m butterfly Silver 2012 Istanbul 400 m medley Bronze 2010 Dubai 200 m butterfly Bronze 2012 Istanbul 200 m medley European Championships (LC) Gold 2004 Madrid 100 m backstroke Gold 2004 Madrid 400 m medley Gold 2006 Budapest 200 m medley Gold 2006 Budapest 400 m medley Gold 2008 Eindhoven 200 m medley Gold 2008 Eindhoven 400 m medley Gold 2010 Budapest 200 m medley Gold 2010 Budapest 400 m medley Gold 2012 Debrecen 200 m butterfly Gold 2012 Debrecen 200 m medley Gold 2012 Debrecen 400 m medley Gold 2014 Berlin 200 m medley Gold 2016 London 100 m butterfly Gold 2016 London 200 m butterfly Silver 2006 Budapest 200 m backstroke Silver 2012 Debrecen 100 m butterfly Silver 2014 Berlin 100 m butterfly Silver 2016 London 50 m butterfly Bronze 2004 Madrid 4×100 m medley Bronze 2012 Debrecen 4×200 m freestyle Bronze 2012 Debrecen 4×100 m medley Bronze 2014 Berlin 4×100 m medley Bronze 2016 London 4×100 m medley European Championships (SC) Gold 2003 Dublin 400 m medley Gold 2004 Vienna 400 m medley Gold 2005 Trieste 100 m backstroke Gold 2005 Trieste 200 m medley Gold 2005 Trieste 400 m medley Gold 2006 Helsinki 200 m medley Gold 2007 Debrecen 200 m medley Gold 2007 Debrecen 400 m medley Gold 2007 Debrecen 200 m butterfly Gold 2009 Istanbul 400 m medley Gold 2011 Szczecin 200 m butterfly Gold 2011 Szczecin 200 m medley Gold 2011 Szczecin 400 m medley Gold 2012 Chartres 200 m butterfly Gold 2012 Chartres 200 m medley Gold 2012 Chartres 400 m medley Gold 2015 Netanya 100 m butterfly Gold 2015 Netanya 200 m butterfly Gold 2015 Netanya 200 m medley Silver 2004 Vienna 200 m medley Silver 2006 Helsinki 400 m medley Silver 2006 Helsinki 200 m butterfly Bronze 2002 Riesa 400 m medley Bronze 2004 Vienna 100 m backstroke Bronze 2011 Szczecin 200 m freestyle Universiade Gold 2011 Shenzhen 200 m butterfly Gold 2011 Shenzhen 200 m medley Gold 2011 Shenzhen 400 m medley

László Cseh (born December 3, 1985) is a famous Hungarian swimmer. He is known for winning many medals in big swimming competitions. László has won six Olympic medals and is a 33-time European Champion! His dad, László Cseh Sr., was also an Olympic swimmer. Even though he won many medals, he never won an Olympic gold medal.

About László Cseh

László Cseh started swimming when he was very young. His father was an Olympic swimmer, so swimming was a big part of his family life. László was coached by György Turi and Zoltán Nemes. He also received a special scholarship to help him train for the Olympics.

László's Swimming Journey

László Cseh began his amazing swimming career early on. He quickly started winning medals at major events.

First Big Wins: 2003 World Championships

At the 2003 World Championships, László won his first big medal. He earned a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley. This was a huge step for him! He also set new national records in other races.

The 2004 Athens Olympics

László went to the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. He had broken his ankle just weeks before, but he still competed! He bravely won a bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley. He also placed fourth in the 200-meter individual medley and sixth in the 100-meter backstroke.

László Cseh at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan.

World Championships Success: 2005 and 2007

At the 2005 World Championships, László showed how strong he was. He set new national records. He won his first gold medal at a World Championship in the 400-meter individual medley. In 2007, he set another national record in the 200-meter individual medley.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics

László competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He set European records in three different races. He won silver medals in all three: the 400-meter individual medley, 200-meter butterfly, and 200-meter individual medley. In these races, he finished second to the famous American swimmer Michael Phelps.

Challenges and Triumphs: 2009-2011

At the 2009 World Championships in Rome, László faced a challenge. He got a stomach virus and had to miss his first race. But he came back strong! He set a European record in the 200-meter individual medley and won a silver medal. He also took home a bronze in the 400-meter individual medley.

In 2010, at the European Championships, László won gold medals in both the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley races. He continued to win medals, including a bronze at the 2011 World Championships.

László Cseh wins his second World Championship gold medal in 2015.

The 2012 London Olympics

László competed in six events at the 2012 Olympics. He won another Olympic medal, a bronze, in the 200-meter individual medley. He finished behind Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, two of the best swimmers in the world.

A Decade Later: 2015 World Championships

At the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, László won another gold medal. This was 10 years after his first World Championship gold! He won the 200-meter butterfly race, beating Chad le Clos by a tiny bit.

The 2016 Rio Olympics

László competed in the 2016 Olympics. In the 100-meter butterfly, he tied for second place with Michael Phelps and Chad le Clos. Joseph Schooling from Singapore won the race. This silver medal meant László had won Olympic medals in four different Olympic Games!

Final Race: 2020 Tokyo Olympics

At the 2020 Olympics, László Cseh competed in his fifth and final Olympic Games. He was 35 years old and raced in the men's 200-meter individual medley. He finished 7th in the race. After this race, he announced his retirement from competitive swimming. He ended his amazing career with six Olympic medals and 13 World Championship medals.

Career Highlights and Records

László Cseh has set many impressive records throughout his career. He has been a top swimmer for many years.

Best Times in Long Course (50-meter pool)

László has achieved incredible speeds in a standard 50-meter pool.

• 200 m freestyle: 1:45.78 (Former Hungarian Record)
• 100 m butterfly: 50.86 (Former Hungarian Record)
• 200 m butterfly: 1:52.70 (Former European Record)
• 200 m individual medley: 1:55.18 (Current Hungarian Record, Former European Record)
• 400 m individual medley: 4:06.16 (Current Hungarian Record, Former European Record)

Best Times in Short Course (25-meter pool)

He also holds very fast times in shorter 25-meter pools.

• 100 m butterfly: 49.33 (Current Hungarian Record)
• 200 m butterfly: 1:49.00 (Current Hungarian Record, Former European Record)
• 200 m individual medley: 1:51.36 (Current Hungarian Record, Former European Record)
• 400 m individual medley: 3:57.27 (Current Hungarian Record, Former World Record)

World Records Set by László Cseh

László Cseh has set 5 world records during his career. All of these records were set in a short course (25-meter) pool.

Awards and Honors

László Cseh has received many awards for his amazing swimming career.

• Hungarian Swimmer of the Year: 9 times (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016)
• Cross of Merit of the Republic of Hungary – Golden Cross (2004)
• Swimming World Magazine – European Swimmer of the Year: 2 times (2005, 2006)
• Hungarian Athlete of the Year (2006)
• Budapest Pro Urbe award (2006)
• Hungarian Sportsman of the Year: 2 times (2006, 2015)
• Junior Príma award (2007)
• Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary – Officer's Cross (2008)
• Honorary Citizen of Balatonalmádi (2008)
• Príma Primissima award (2009)
• Honorary Citizen of Kőbánya (2011)
• Order of Merit of Hungary – Commander's Cross (2012)
• Hungarian University Athlete of the Year (2015)
• Hungarian Heritage Award (2015)
• European Swimmer of the Year (LEN) (2015)
• Honorary Citizen of Eger (2016)
• Order of Merit of Hungary – Commander's Cross with Star (2016)

See also

In Spanish: László Cseh para niños