Szabo, Szilvia (1978–)

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Szabo, Szilvia (1978–)

Hungarian kayaker. Name variations: Szilvia Szabó. Born Oct 24, 1978, in Hungary.

Won a silver medal for K2 500 meters and K4 500 meters at Sydney Olympics (2000); at World championships, placed 1st for K4 200 and 500 (1999), K4 500 and 1000 and K2 500 (2001), K4 500 and 200, K2 500 and 1000 (2002), K4 200 and 500 and K2 500 (2003); won a silver medal for K4 500 at Athens Olympics (2004).

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