Swimming-Hungary's 'Iron Lady' Hosszu retires


Swimming - European Aquatics Championships - Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, Rome, Italy - August 13, 2022 Hungary's Katinka Hosszu in action during the Women's 400m Individual Medley Heats REUTERS/Antonio Bronic/ File Photo

(Reuters) - Hungary's 'Iron Lady' Katinka Hosszu has retired from swimming at the age of 35, with the three-times Olympic champion saying she is looking forward to helping young athletes follow their dreams in the sport.

Hosszu competed at five editions of the Games, winning gold in the 200m and 400m individual medley and 100m backstroke, as well as a silver in the 200m backstroke, at Rio in 2016.

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