NJ Swimmer and Beloved Teammate Adrienn Kovacs Remembered for Her Braveness

Adrienn Kovacs, a 14-year-old swimmer from northern New Jersey, has handed away after a nine-month battle with DIPG, an aggressive type of mind most cancers. A member of the Sussex County YMCA Swordfish, Kovacs is remembered by her teammates, coaches, and local people for her braveness, dedication, and spirit.

Her staff shared their love and reminiscences of Kovacs on the Swordfish Instagram web page:

Kovacs confirmed energy in breaststroke occasions early in her swimming profession. At the 2024 NJ YMCA 12U State Championship (SCY) in February, she positioned fifth within the 50 breast (34.35) and eighth within the 100 breast (1:16.09).

The following month, she raced on the NJ SCAR NJS Gold Championships (SCY), ending seventh within the 100 breast (1:15.11) and eighth within the 200 breast (2:42.75).

A few weeks later, Kovacs competed on the Eastern Zone Championships (SCY), swimming the 50 breast (34.62), 100 breast (1:16.48), 200 breast (2:47.91), and 200 IM (2:33.70).

Her remaining swim meet for the Swordfish was the NJ Gold Championships in March 2025, the place she swam the 100 and 200 breast, simply a short while earlier than her analysis in early May. Kovacs nonetheless holds the Swordfish’s women 11-12 SCY 200 breast report with a time of two:42.75.

Even after her analysis, Kovacs continued to swim with dedication, racing for her summer time swim staff, Highland Lakes, so long as she may. She attended Vernon High School and was trying ahead to swimming on the staff alongside her twin sister, Alicia, and older sister, Alex.

Adrienn’s dad and mom, Timea and Attila, shared this assertion following the loss:

“It is with the deepest sorrow that we share that our beloved daughter Adrienn passed away this morning. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. Adrienn courageously fought 9 months against DIPG, an aggressive brain cancer, with strength and spirit beyond words. We are heartbroken, and no words can truly express the pain we feel. We will share details about a Celebration of Adrienn’s Life as soon as arrangements are made. Thank you for your love, support, and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”

To assist the Kovacs household, a GoFundMe page has been arrange. As of publication, the fundraiser has raised $36,942, reflecting the outpouring of assist from each the swim staff and the broader neighborhood.