Evgeny Drattsev

Abrosimov Snags 16k Gold At Russian OW Championships

The 2020 Russian Open Water Championships wrapped up today in Anapa, but not before Kirill Abrosimov snagged another gold, this time in the 16k.

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Olympian Krapyvina Pulls Out Mid-Swim As Kirpichnikova Takes 10k Title

First-timer in the open water, Anastasia Kirpichnikova got it done for gold at the Russian Open Water National Championships.

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Russia Announces 9 Swimmer Roster for Open Water at 2019 World Champs

Russia has announced a roster 0f 9 swimmers to race in open water at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships this…

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8-Time Worlds Medalist Drattsev Headlines Russia’s OW Roster for Euros

Scotland’s Loch Lomond will play host to open water swimming at the 2018 European Championships.

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Efimova Wins Top Russian Honor; Rylov, Chupkov Share Men’s Award

Evgeny Rylov won a World Championship and set a European Record in the 200 back in Budapest in August.

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European Champion Kirill Abrosimov Training in Miami

Two of Russia’s best open water swimmers have traveled to Miami, Florida to escape the harsh Russian winter.

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Russia Sending Krapivina and Drattsev to Rio to Compete in 10 km

The Russian Swimming Federation has announced that they will be sending both Anastasia Krapivina and Evgeny Drattsev to the Rio Olympic Games to compete in the 10 km open water event…

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Mellouli, Belmonte Headline Open Water Olympic Qualifier In Portugal

Ous Mellouli will look to qualify for the Open Water 10 KM Olympic event this weekend in Setubal, Portgual.

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2014 Swammy Awards: Male Open Water Swimmer Of The Year Ferry Weertman

Considering that Weetman was the only swimmer to win multiple medals which included a gold, and two at that, it was fitting that he be named the 2014 Swammy Award recipient for the Open Water Swimmer of the Year.

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