9th-10th February 2013
Hungarian pool beauty, Katinka Hosszu proved that she was no ‘one trick pony’, as she swam her way to fourth place victory, on the 40th anniversary of the ‘Midmar Mile’.
With up to 18,000 participants, South Africa’s ‘Midmar Mile’ is the world’s largest swimming event, and for Katinka, her first open water experience.
After such an incredible result, we wondered whether the Pink Lady would consider a move from pool to open water, and this is what she had to say…
“The open water was completely different from the pool. In the pool I have control of my race, and know exactly where I’m swimming and how much further I have to go. In the open water I felt as though I had little control.”
On the Midmar Mile……
“I got off to a good start, and was able to get out in front early on. Everyone was swimming frantically, in such close proximity, it was difficult to see straight. So, when when Ashley Twichell swam up close to me, I thought it would be a good idea to allow her to take the lead, as she is experienced in open water swimming, and should be able to swim straight.
Unfortunately, when she passed me, my goggles got hit and then filled up with…
