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Review: Katinka Hosszu, Ryan Murphy, Michael Andrew, inspire young kids (Includes first-hand account)

The four athletes were in Budapest, Hungary, competing in the inaugural International Swimming League (ISL).

Katinka Hosszu

“Iron Lady” Katinka Hosszu found it “amazing” that the middle school has a pool. The professional swimmers spoke to the children about promoting and advancing the sport of swimming. She described it as a “fun” experience and even participated in a team relay with the kids. She praised the ISL for serving as an inspiration for the future generation of children to choose swimming as their sport of choice.

To learn more about Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu, follow her on Instagram.

Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu

Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu
International Swimming League

Michael Andrew

Michael Andrew of the New York Breakers expressed his love to give back to the younger generation. Even though he is a young athlete himself, 20 years old, he noted the importance of being able to encourage young children. He is stoked to see the kids’ smiling faces as they are afforded the privilege to meet the athletes as well.

For more information on American swimmer Michael Andrew, follow him on Instagram.

Michael Andrew having some underwater fun with his GoPro

Michael Andrew having some underwater fun with his GoPro
Michael Andrew

Ryan Murphy

Three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer (and world record holder) Ryan Murphy, who competes for the Los Angeles Current, proclaimed his passion to help grow the sport of swimming. Murphy complimented the ISL for doing a “great job” at the top end for professional swimmers and for bringing swimmers to the younger generations.

To learn more about American swimmer Ryan Murphy, follow him on Instagram.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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