Milák breaks Hungarian record in 100m freestyle for European Championship bronze
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- Kristóf Milák secured his first medal at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, winning bronze in the 100m freestyle.
- He achieved a new Hungarian record with his time of 47 seconds, a performance that surprised even himself.
- Milák, a two-time Olympic champion in butterfly, has previously avoided interviews but spoke to M4 Sport after his race.
Kristóf Milák has claimed his first medal at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, earning a bronze in the 100m freestyle. The two-time Olympic butterfly champion clocked an impressive 47 seconds, shattering the Hungarian national record and achieving a personal milestone he described as a "dream barrier."
Milák, known for his reserved demeanor and previous reluctance to give interviews, broke his silence after the race, speaking to M4 Sport. He admitted that breaking the 47-second mark in the 100m freestyle came as a surprise to him as well, highlighting the significance of his achievement.
This performance marks a notable moment for Milák, who has consistently been a dominant force in butterfly events. His success in a different discipline, coupled with a record-breaking swim, underscores his versatility and continued prowess in the competitive swimming world.
he also surprised himself with the breakthrough of the 47-second dream barrier.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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