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Katalin Kovacs

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Katalin Kovacs is a Hungarian former sprint canoeist and one of the most decorated Olympic canoeists in history. She won three Olympic gold medals and eight total Olympic medals across five Games from 2000 to 2016, competing in both kayak singles and doubles events. She also won numerous world championship titles over her long international career.

Facts
Birth Year
1976 2
Birth Date
1976-02-29 2
Nationality
Hungary 2
Career Highlight
Won 3 Olympic gold medals and 30 World Championship gold medals across various kayak sprint events. 2
Classification
Competition Category
Individual 1
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Canoeing, Sports
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1. Wikipedia: Katalin Kovacs
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Katalin Kovács (born 29 February 1976) is a Hungarian canoe sprinter.
2. Wikipedia, Katalin Kovacs
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  • Lead section, Katalin Kovacs
    She competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics and won eight medals, with three golds.
  • Lead section, Katalin Kovacs (achievement)
    She competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics and won eight medals, with three golds.
  • Infobox, birth_date
    1976-02-29
  • Infobox, nationality
    Hungarian
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