European swimming champion Anastasia Kirpichnikova received confirmation from the International Swimming Federation (World Aquatics) to change sports citizenship from Russian to French.
Earlier, the 22-year-old informed the All-Russian Swimming Federation of his intention.
According to Kirpichnikova “”, she “received confirmation from World Aquatics on June 6.”
The decision secures his performance at the World Aquatic Championships, which will be held July 14-30 in Fukuoka, Japan, in open water swimming. Qualified for the swimming tournament of the World Pool Championship, she has not yet succeeded.
Kirpichnikova has been training in France for over four years. She is three times European champion in short course, silver medalist at the World Championships in short course and three times medalist at the European Championships.
Source : MatchTV
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