Triple Olympic medalist in swimming Julia Efimova made the very bold decision to return to competitive practice, said two-time Olympic champion Denis Pankratov.
Efimova announced earlier, in an interview with , her intention to participate in the November Russian Short Course Championship in St. Petersburg.
Did you expect such a decision from Yulia?
“Honestly, I didn’t expect it. During the absence of Yulia at the national championship, the women’s breaststroke gained in results, Zhenya Chikunova set a world record in the 200 m breaststroke. Yulia Efimova’s personal achievements in the 100-meter race are higher than Zhenya’s, but due to her age and Zhenya having just left the junior, Chikunova will now begin to gain strength, power, and her results will increase. in the 100 meter breaststroke. Julia is a very brave girl, if she dared to come at this time and measure her strength. A real athlete, what can I say.
– Is Yulia able to qualify for the fifth Olympic Games, if it’s for us?
– Why not? There are no age restrictions. (American) Dara Torres won the Olympic medal at the age of 41. Yulia is practically a toddler compared to her,” Pankratov told .
Source : MatchTV
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