Double Olympic medalist Kliment Kolesnikov said he was happy Daniel Markov who proved to be faster at a distance of 50 m freestyle during the first stage of the Friendship Games in Kazan.
Kolesnikov on the last day of the swimming tournament in Kazan became second in the 50m freestyle, losing to Markov.
– The fifth day, the last, a little reflection at home. The results are not what I would like to show – it’s difficult, – Kolesnikov told reporters. – It’s always nice when other guys win. I’m not a bad person – I can be happy that other guys can swim too. Daniil Markov and I have been swimming together for a long time, we competed together in the Youth Olympic Games. I can call him a friend, a training buddy.
– Did you watch Star Swim yesterday?
– I did not see, but I heard that Dmitry Guberniev started on stage with a bomb.
– How effective is this starting technique?
– Effective if you need to disorient the opponent! (Laughs).
Source : MatchTV
