Narrowly missed securing a bronze medal in the 50m freestyle by a mere 0.07 seconds, Russian swimmer falls short.
Russian Swimmers Shine at World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
Australia's Cameron McEvoy secured the gold medal in the men's 50m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with a time of 21.14 seconds. The competition, held from July 11 to August 3, also saw impressive performances from other swimmers.
Benjamin Proud from Britain took the silver medal with a time of 21.26 seconds, while Jack Alexy from the United States claimed the bronze with a time of 21.46 seconds. Russia's Egor Kornev finished fifth with a time of 21.53 seconds.
Despite missing the Championships due to the pandemic and later exclusion, Russian swimmers returned to the global stage this year, competing under a neutral status. They made a significant impact, winning a total of eight medals: three gold, four silver, and one bronze.
One of the key highlights was the men's 400m medley relay team, consisting of Miron Lifintsev, Kirill Prigoda, Andrei Minakov, and Egor Kornev. They broke the European record with a time of 3:26.93, narrowly missing the world record held by the USA.
Kliment Kolesnikov also made headlines by winning gold in the 50m backstroke with a time of 23.68 seconds, just shy of his world record. Pavel Samusenko tied for silver in the same event.
These performances mark a strong comeback for Russian swimmers at the World Championships in Singapore, signaling a significant presence despite competing without the national flag. It's a testament to their resilience and determination.
Russian swimmers had previously competed at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, six years ago, where they won a total of 16 medals. This year's success in Singapore further cements their position as a formidable force in the world of swimming.
Discussions about these exciting events are happening in the "RBC Sport" Telegram channel. For those who missed the action, replays and highlights are available online.
- Russian swimmers demonstrated their formidable presence in the world of swimming once again, triumphing with a total of eight medals at the World Aquatics Championships, including three gold, four silver, and one bronze.
- Beyond swimming relays and individual events, Russian sports enthusiasts can discuss the latest developments and revisit the captivating moments from the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on the "RBC Sport" Telegram channel, where replays and highlights are also available.
