6 Hungarian water sports legends

In the recent times water sports have rapidly gained traction among the masses, and have seen their viewership expand exponentially. Swimming in particular has attracted an increased number of youth. This can be partly attributed to the fast pace of the sport and the increased avenues of sports betting. Betting on swimming is perhaps less well-known than most other kinds of sports betting but the basis is the same and with its relative lack of popularity, which is nonetheless growing considerably, it’s a good place to get your feet wet (if you pardon the pun) in the overall world of sports betting.

The idea is simple: you bet on the outcome of any given swimming event through a reputable online bookie and if your predictions are correct, you win multiples of what you bet, depending on the odds. Still, to get things started, it’s not a bad idea to take up some free-bet offers to get the full lay of the land.

Hungary in particular has had a fair share of legends that have left their mark in swimming and bagged several gold medals for the country. Here is a list of the 6 most successful swimming personalities from the country.

Ervin Zádor

One of the stalwarts of his game, Ervin represented Hungary in the much anticipated 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne in water-polo. This Olympics was right after the Hungarian Revolution in the same year. Ervin’s performance helped the team win, what is often called the “Blood in the Water” match. In a fiercely fought bout where several players were injured, the Hungarian team scored 4-0 against the Soviet team and won the Olympic gold.

Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny was born in the present day Romania, which was a part of the erstwhile Austro-Hungarian Empire. He started swimming when a doctor suggested that this physical activity might help him to cope with his polio disease. Starting from humble beginnings, Johnny had to migrate to USA at a very young age.