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**Maserati** · 08-07-2012, 10:25 PM

I stand corrected about Hungary, Plushyfan. I'm glad to hear that they have such a good record in swimming. But even in that group, Egerszegi stands out, doesn't she? I know she must have been hugely popular back home. She deserves it.

Spitz is definitely a standout. As was Eric Heiden, a speed skater who won gold in all five events he competed in I think 1980 in Lake Placid. The guy was unstoppable. I think he later became a doctor.

Yes, Egerszegi deserves the popularity. Her training partner Tamás Darnyi was also very great and popular Hungarian swimmer. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest medley swimmers in history. He won four gold medals at two Olympic Games (1988 and 1992) and was unbeaten in the individual medley events from 1985 until his retirement in 1993. He is the first swimmer ever to swim the 200 m medley (long course) in less than 2 minutes.

08-07-2012, 10:25 PM	#11
Maserati Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	I stand corrected about Hungary, Plushyfan. I'm glad to hear that they have such a good record in swimming. But even in that group, Egerszegi stands out, doesn't she? I know she must have been hugely popular back home. She deserves it. Spitz is definitely a standout. As was Eric Heiden, a speed skater who won gold in all five events he competed in I think 1980 in Lake Placid. The guy was unstoppable. I think he later became a doctor. Yes, Egerszegi deserves the popularity. Her training partner Tamás Darnyi was also very great and popular Hungarian swimmer. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest medley swimmers in history. He won four gold medals at two Olympic Games (1988 and 1992) and was unbeaten in the individual medley events from 1985 until his retirement in 1993. He is the first swimmer ever to swim the 200 m medley (long course) in less than 2 minutes.
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