Vladislav and Alexey set historical achievements at the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar
National Olympic Committee of Ukraine named the winners of the outgoing month in Ukrainian sports. Swimmer recognized as the best athlete of Ukraine in February Vladislav Bukhov. Diver Alexey Sereda became the best young athlete of the month.
Let us remind you that Bukhov won the first world championship gold in the history of Ukraine in the 50-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar. His victory became the first world championship title for Ukrainians in swimming since 2007.
In turn, Sereda became a two-time bronze medalist at the same tournament – in individual and synchronized jumps. For Ukraine, this award became the first in history in the men’s single 10-meter platform at the world championships. Alexey also won his debut medal in the singles tournament at the World Championship level in diving.
The athletes’ personal mentors, Andrey Khloptsov Sr. and Tamara Tokmacheva, received awards, respectively, for “Best Coach” and “Best Coach of a Young Athlete” for February 2024.
Also, the Ukrainian Swimming Federation and the Central Sports Club of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be awarded for Bukhov’s training.
Source: Sportarena
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