Head coach of the Russian national swimming team Sergei Shepik said he only viewed the news about the three-time Olympic medalist’s decision positively Yulia Efimova return to competitive practice.
Efimova, in an interview with , said that she is preparing for the season, and in particular, she intends to participate in the November Russian Short Course Swimming Championship in St. Petersburg.
– Sergey Gennadievich, Yulia will need an application result, she has not swum for a long time. How is the regulation structured?
– Obviously, you will have to speak at the departmental competitions in your region.
– How did you take this news?
– The news are good. The person himself decides what to do. Apparently Yulia went without swimming for a while and decided she wanted to continue. It takes courage to make such a decision.
– Efimova – it’s always extra attention to the competition. Is it healthy?
– It’s really cool. And it’s also competition. The competition is always good, Chepik told .
Source : MatchTV

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