About Szilvia Szabó
Born 1978. Szilvia Szabó is a Hungarian kayaker.
Szilvia Szabó (born 24 October 1978, in Budapest) is a Hungarian canoe sprinter who competed from 1997 to 2005. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won three silvers (2000: K-2 500 m, K-4 500 m; 2004: K-4 500 m).
Szabó has also had outstanding success at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, winning nineteen medals. This includes thirteen golds (K-2 500 m: 2001, 2002, 2003; K-2 1000 m: 2002, K-4 200 m: 1999, 2002, 2003; K-4 500 m: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003; K-4 1000 m: 2001, 2005), three silvers (K-1 200 m: 2005, K-4 500 m: 1997, 1998), and three bronzes (K-1 200 m: 2001, K-2 500 m: 1999, K-4 500 m: 2005).
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Who is Szilvia Szabó?
Hungarian canoeist (born 1978)
When was Szilvia Szabó born?
Szilvia Szabó was born on 24 October 1978 in Budapest.
What is Szilvia Szabó's occupation?
Szilvia Szabó is a kayaker.
What nationality is Szilvia Szabó?
Szilvia Szabó is Hungarian.
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