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Gábor Balog (born 2 September 1990 in Békéscsaba) is a Hungarian swimmer, who competed at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.[1]

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Gábor Balog
Personal information
Born2 September 1990 (1990-09-02) (age 35)
Békéscsaba, Hungary
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Men's swimming
European Championships (LC)
Bronze medal – third place2014 Berlin200 m backstroke
Bronze medal – third place2016 London4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place2016 London4×100 m mixed medley
European Junior Championship (LC)
Silver medal – second place2008 Belgrade200 m backstroke
Bronze medal – third place2007 Antwerp200 m backstroke
Bronze medal – third place2007 Antwerp4×100 m medley
Men's lifesaving
World Games
Gold medal – first place2022 Birmingham4x50 m obstacle
Gold medal – first place2022 Birmingham4x50 m medley
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At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's 200 metre backstroke only. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 200 metre backstroke, finishing in 5th place overall in the heats, and 5th place in his semifinal, failing to make the final.[2] He also competed as part of the Hungarian men's 4 × 100 m freestyle relay team. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he competed in different events, the 100 m backstroke and the 4 × 100 m medley relay.[2]

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