Vladimir Salnikov

Olympic Champion Vladimir Salnikov Speaks on Pandemics Effect on Sport

Russian Swim Federation and Olympic champion Vladimir Salnikov spoke on the countries hopeful return to training and the impact of time away from the water.

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Russia’s Salnikov: FINA Has No Plans to Cancel 2020 Short Course Worlds

The president of the Russian Swimming Federation said that plans for the December event are still on track despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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At the Cold War Peak, a 1982 Dual Meet for Peace (FULL RESULTS)

At the mid-point of competing Olympic boycotts, the national swimming teams of the U.S. and the USSR got together in 1982 for a dual meet. We’ve unearthed full results.

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Salnikov: Atleti Russi “Ostaggi”-Le Regole Dovrebbero Valere Per Tutti

Vladimir Salnikov, Presidente della Federazione Russa, parla ai media ed afferma che i criteri di penalizzazione dovrebbero essere uguali per tutti

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Vladimir Salnikov: Olympic Ban Criteria Should Apply To Everyone

Russian Swim Federation President Vladimir Salnikov said last week that all nations should face the same criteria when it comes to Olympic anti-doping bans.

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Beyond The Lane Lines: British Swimming News & The Butterfly Train Has Arrived

Catch up on the latest swimming news from around the web, with this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines featuring Tom Derbyshire, City of Derby and more.

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Breaststroker Anton Chupkov Named Top Russian Athlete of 2019

After winning the World Championship in a new World Record time in the 200 breaststroke this summer, Anton Chupkov won the Pride of Russia award last week.

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Anton Chupkov Nominated for Russian Athlete of the Year

After setting a World Record in the 200 breaststroke at the 2019 World Championships, Anton Chupkov has been nominated for Russian Athlete of the Year.

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Stati Uniti, Cina E Ungheria Ospiteranno La FINA Champions Series

Gli Stati Uniti, la Cina, e l’Ungheria sono stati scelti come paesi ospitanti la prima edizione della FINA Champions Series…

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Chi E’ Vladimir Salnikov E Perché Dovresti Conoscere La Sua Storia

Oggi gli appassionati di nuoto riconoscono il nome di Vladimir Salnikov come appartenente alla presidenza della Federazione Nuoto Russa, o…

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7 Reasons Why You Should Know Who Vladimir Salnikov Is

Vladimir Salnikov was the greatest distance swimmer of his generation, possibly of all time. Here are 7 things you should know about the “Monster of the Waves.”

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Salnikov: Moving World Cup From Moscow To Kazan Was Deserved

Moving the FINA World Cup from Moscow to Kazan was a justified move, says Vladimir Salnikov.

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Morozov, Prigoda Expected at European SC Championships

Early last week, Russian news outlet R-Sport reported that Russian Swimming Federation President Vladimir Salnikov confirmed that Vladimir Morozov and Kirill Prigoda…

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Russian Swim Federation To Stop Paying Anti-Doping Fines For Athletes

The Russian swimming federation says it will no longer be covering athletes’ fines relating to anti-doping responsibilities, instead passing those fines on to the athletes themselves.

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Russian Chief Salnikov Believes Doping Drama Hurt Olympic Performance

Vladimir Salnikov pointed specifically to Vlad Morozov’s (above) being unable to final in either the 50 or 100 free in Rio as evidence that the turmoil impacted Russia’s Olympic performance.

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