17times world cup championship Rita Kovács (born 29 March 1970 in Nyíregyháza) is a former long-distance swimmer from Hungary.

She represented her home country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in 800 metre freestyle.

She also competed in open water swimming, winning several medals.

[1] She started her carrier in a local sportclub, called NYVSSC (Nyíregyházi Vasutas Spartacus Sport Club).

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