A Shower of Gold in the Pool—Corvinus Claimed Victory in the Intercollegiate Swimming Competition!

On November 3, the Tüske Swimming Pool was once again packed, as we held our now-traditional Intercollegiate Swimming Competition in the lead-up to the MEFOB swimming championships. A great atmosphere, sportsmanlike competition, and exciting races were guaranteed once again, but our fall competition, of course, had a little twist in store this time as well!

The fall competition is always a little more special than the spring one. In addition to our usual events, an indispensable part of the program is the “crazy” relay—well-known to many but always full of new surprises. Teams only learn the rules and tasks for this event once they arrive at the venue, so competitors need not only their swimming skills but also their creativity, ability to adapt quickly, and team spirit.

At this fall’s competition, students from three universities—Óbuda University (ÓE), Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), and Corvinus University of Budapest (BCE)—took to the water to test their strength against one another. The universities were represented by teams of 6 to 10 members, who competed against each other in the 1,000-meter butterfly, the 1,000-meter freestyle, and the much-anticipated “crazy” relay.

Fierce battles raged in the pool, while enthusiastic cheering and encouragement accompanied the races from the sidelines. The competitors gave it their all, as every meter swum and every point earned counted toward the overall results.

The highlight of the day was, of course, the “crazy” relay! The teams awaited the mysterious task with great curiosity, and when it was finally revealed what challenge awaited them, the competitive spirit was accompanied by plenty of laughter and merriment. Here, not only speed but also teamwork and ingenuity played a key role.

Based on the combined results of the three events, the long-awaited final results were finally announced:

🥇 1st place – Corvinus University of Budapest (BCE)

🥈 2nd place – Óbuda University (ÓE)

🥉 3rd place – Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

Once again, the Corvinus team left nothing to chance: with a fantastic performance, they secured the overall victory, so the gold medals went to our swimmers!

Although the final standings on the podium were set, every participant came away with something this morning: a great sporting experience, a friendly and enjoyable competition, and a few moments they’ll look back on with a smile for a long time to come.

Congratulations to Corvinus’s gold-medal-winning team, and thank you to the competitors from Óbuda University and ELTE for their sportsmanlike competition, enthusiasm, and fantastic atmosphere!

The water in the pool has calmed down by now, but the competitive spirit never rests—the MEFOB swimming competition is coming up soon, where new challenges await our swimmers!

Go, Corvinus! 🏊‍♀️🏆