Komarova: “Fesikova gave birth to two children and continued to train, she is a hero”

World champion Anastasia Fesikova did something that no one has done in Russian swimming, and is also a heroine, because she remained in this sport despite the birth of children, the Olympic medalist told . Stanislava Komarov .

Fesikova won silver in the 200m backstroke at the 2012 Games and her husband Sergei Fesikov won bronze in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Fesikova took a break from her career due to the birth of her son after the London Olympics, but returned and competed in two more Olympics. After the Tokyo Games, a daughter was born in her family with Sergei. On Tuesday, during the Russian Championship, Anastasia and Sergei Fesikov, in a conversation with , announced their retirement.

— Nastya is a heroine of our time. Give birth to two children and continue training, it seems to me that no one has done this in Russia in swimming. She is a true example for many, she has always been proud of herself. Good luck to her, may everything work out for her,” Komarova told .

Fesikov, 34, continues to participate in the Russian Short Course Championships, which are held in St. Petersburg. Fesikova, 33, no longer participates in competitions.

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