Soviet swimmer (born 1962)
Svyatoslav Semenov
Semenov with medals, 2021 |
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Born | (1962-02-02) 2 February 1962 (age 62) Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
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Sport | Swimming |
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Club | SKA Kyiv (1980) Dynamo Kyiv (1981–1984)[1] |
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Svyatoslav Semenov (Russian: Святослав Семёнов; born 2 February 1962) is a retired Soviet swimmer. He competed at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships and won silver medals in the 400 m and 1500 m freestyle events.[2] He missed the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were boycotted by the Soviet Union, and took part in the Friendship Games instead, winning two bronze medals in the same freestyle events.[3] Between 1980 and 1984, he won four national titles in various freestyle events.[1]
He graduated from the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine.[1] Since 1989 he competed in the masters category.[3]
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