Egerszegi’s Handprint Preserved at University of Physical Education
BUDAPEST — May 15, 2024 — The University of physical Education in Budapest once again honors sporting legends with a handprint initiative, and the legendary Krisztina Egerszegi is involved. The five-time Olympic champion joins other sports icons in this tradition, signifying achievement and legacy. With Egerszegi’s new contribution, the university further cements its place in cultural preservation; read on for more details.
Egerszegi’s Handprint: A Legacy Preserved at the University of Physical Education
The University of Physical Education has revitalized its initiative to immortalize the handprints of sporting legends, and Krisztina Egerszegi, the five-time Olympic champion, has once again contributed. She joins a distinguished group that includes János Becsey, a two-time Paralympic champion, four-time world and European champion swimmer; László Fábián, an Olympic champion; Dénes Kemény, a former national team coach and three-time Olympic champion; and a javelin thrower, further enriching the collection of sports icons.
A renewed Impression
Egerszegi had previously provided a handprint, but a fire that damaged part of the University of physical Education destroyed much of the wall containing the earlier imprints. This recent contribution marks a fresh start.
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The University of Physical Education has a long history of honoring athletes who have made significant contributions to their sports and to the nation.This tradition helps inspire future generations of athletes.
Reflecting on her return to the project, Egerszegi remarked on the passage of time: This time I had a bit bigger, because it was so long ago when I swam. I was more on land than in the water, it was a long time ago, so it’s strange to me that they are being asked for this.
Navigating the Public Eye
Egerszegi,a celebrated figure in Hungarian sports,also shared her reasons for frequently enough avoiding public appearances.She explained her reluctance to speak publicly stems from concerns about misrepresentation.
she expressed her frustration,stating: Regrettably,we live in a world that I say something in vain,it appears in a wholly different context in the multiple forum,so it means something other than what I originally said.
Despite her reservations, the legendary swimmer made an exception this time, explaining her decision to engage with the journalist:
because there were more violent journalists. As they asked and asked, after a while I went to the journalists I said no to me as I would have felt unfair if I didn’t tell them.They were the ones who understood and accepted the gender, and I respect them.
Krisztina Egerszegi
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