Péter Gálicz won bronze in men’s 25 km open water swimming — PHOTOS

Péter Gálicz won the bronze medal at the Hungarian World Aquatics Championships in 25 km open water swimming.

Péter Gálicz (22) came through in third with an outstanding performance. The Hungarian swimmer finished only 13.9 seconds behind the winner, Dario Verani who was representing Italy. The second place went to the former defending champion, Frenchman Axel Reymond. Among the Hungarians, Ákos Kalmár finished in 8th place.

In the women’s race, Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha raced to victory and consigned Germany’s Lea Boy to silver. Sharon van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands finished third.

Men 25 km open water final results:

1. Dario Verani (ITA) — 5:02:21.50
2. Axel Reymond (FRA) — 5:02:22.70
3. Péter Gálicz (HUN) — 5:02:35.40

Women 25 km open water final results:

1. Ana Marcela Cunha (BRA) — 5:24:15.00
2. Lea Boy (GER) — 5:2:15.20
3. Sharon van Rouwendaal (NED)— 5:24:15.30

Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

Photo:
MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

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