From Budapest to Barceloneta – The journey of a great water polo talent 🌊” – Vince Vigvári

It was crazy to play the Olympics 2024 in Paris infront of such a great crowd"

🎙️ Show Notes – Episode: "Vince Vigvári: From Budapest to Barceloneta – A Water Polo Prodigy’s Journey" 🎧

🎙️ Guest: Vince Vigvári – U20 & Senior World Champion (2023) – Hungarian National Team – Olympian (Paris 2024) – Player at CN Atlètic-Barceloneta

In this episode, we talk to Vince Vigvári, one of Hungary’s brightest water polo stars. At just 20 years old, Vince has already achieved what many dream of: becoming both U20 and Senior World Champion in 2023 🏆. Now playing for Barceloneta 🇪🇸, he opens up about his journey, family, passion for the sport, and the incredible highs (and hard lessons) of elite competition.

💡 Topics we cover:

🇭🇺 How a sporty Hungarian family created a water polo legacy

👨‍👦 Early influence from his father & playing with his brother in the national team

🎾 His close connection to tennis — and why water polo ultimately won

✈️ From Hungary to Spain: challenges, change & growth

🧢 Representing Hungary: what it means to wear the cap

🗼 Paris 2024 Olympics: playing in front of an unforgettable crowd

🥉 Bronze medal match against USA – and the drama of a penalty shootout

🌍 The international language of water polo

🔄 Vince’s mindset: embracing pressure, learning through experience, and chasing new challenges

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