Hungarian butterfly legend who broke Michael Phelps's world record in the 200m butterfly, a prodigiously gifted swimmer whose dazzling pace and technical mastery have produced some of the finest butterfly times in history.
Kristóf Milák is Hungary's extraordinary butterfly swimmer and world record holder in the 200m butterfly — a record that smashed Michael Phelps' seemingly untouchable mark. His exceptional combination of powerful undulation, efficient kicking, and racing intelligence have produced performances that place him among the greatest butterfliers in history. A dual Olympic champion, Milák has dominated his events since his teenage years.
World record holder in 200m butterfly
How They Played
Explosive underwater phase and powerful stroke technique
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest butterfly swimmers in history