Chikunova’s 2:19.74 200 Breast & Lifintsev’s 52.52 100 Back Close Out Russian Championships
The final day of the 2024 Russian Swimming Championships included impressive swims by both Evgeniia Chikunova and Miron Lifintsev.
Aleksandra Sabitova Earns Fourth Medal, Dips Under 2 Minutes in 200 Free
Aleksandra Sabitova earned her fourth overall medal and third gold medal in the 200 freestyle, and was the only swimmer in the event to break 2 minutes.
Elizaveta Chmykhova Captures Russian Junior Champs Title by Over 2 Seconds
Elizaveta Chmykhova took the women’s 100 back title on Sunday night by over two seconds after placing second in the 50 back on Saturday night.
Breastrokers Shine at Day 1 of Russia’s Junior Championships
Day 1 of the Russian Junior Championships featured standout breastroke swims, as well as impressive freestyle showings by Daria Trofmovia, Ivan Morgun.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 6 Finals Live Recap
Reigning two-time world champion Yuliya Efimova will face Evgeniia Chikunova, the #1 swimmer in the world this season, in the women’s 200 breast final.
2021 Russian Olympic Trials: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
Men’s 200 breaststroke world champion and world record holder Anton Chupkov will race the final of his best event on Day 5 of the 2021 Russian Olympic Trials.
15 Year Old Daria Trofimova Continues Russian Juniors Campaign With 2:00 2Free
Daria Trofimova picked up gold in the women’s 200 freestyle, nearly cracking the two minute mark with a 2:00.96 for gold.
Russia Selects 16 For European Youth Olympic Festival in Baku
14-year-old phenom Evgenia Chikunova leads the women’s roster, while Andrei Chulkov and distance standout Ivan Morgun lead on the men’s team.