Short Course World Championships, European Swimming Champion Maria Kameneva She said that due to the atmosphere of the Friendship Games, she takes this tournament more seriously than even the Russian Championship.
Kameneva won the 100m freestyle at the first stage of the Friendship Games in Kazan.
– I showed the result almost like the one I had at the World Championships. A little below my best result. I followed the current World Championship to see, to compare how far it could be there. It’s just interesting,” Kameneva told reporters.
– There is not much time left before the Spartakiad. These starts are uncomfortable for each other. What is the alignment of the preparations to have a good lead on the two competitions?
– It’s true that they are not very comfortable, but I think that with my coach we will do the eyeliner with competence. We are well prepared for these competitions. Here at the Friendship Games, I have a normal start time. I only swim three distances, usually four or more.
What do you think of these competitions? Many fans are in the stands.
– I take these competitions more seriously than even the Russian championship. There are more fans, we get more support. So all this is more serious for me than in April.
Source : MatchTV
