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Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov ( Russian: Владимир Валерьевич Сальников; born 21 May 1960) is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events.
May 17, 2024 · Vladimir Salnikov (born May 21, 1960, Leningrad, Russia, U.S.S.R. [now St. Petersburg, Russia]) is a Russian swimmer who won four Olympic gold medals and was the first to break the 15-minute barrier in the 1,500-metre freestyle.
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Vladimir Salnikov, Soviet Union swimmer, the first man to break the 15 minute barrier in the 1500 metres free style.
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Learn about the career and achievements of Vladimir Salnikov, the Russian distance swimmer who won four Olympic medals, including three golds, and set the first sub-15-minute 1,500m freestyle record. Find out how he overcame his decline and won his last gold at the age of 28.
Vladimir Salnikov is a Russian former swimmer who won four Olympic gold medals in the 400 and 1,500 freestyle events. He also set 13 world records and won 20 Soviet titles in his career.
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Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 20 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events.
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Sep 10, 2018 · These days, people take smartphone selfies with Vladimir Salnikov because he is the president of the Russian Swimming Federation – especially here in Kazan, the first stop of the 2018 FINA Swimming World Cup tour.
