Medalist at the World Swimming Championships Vladislav Grinev told that he was not going to compete in neutral status at the Paris Olympics.
Earlier, the President of the All-Russian Swimming Federation (RSF) Vladimir Salnikov said that for Russian swimmers the question of participation in the Paris Olympics was a turned page due to the admission requirements.
— We had not planned either the stage of the Russian Cup in Saransk or in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. First of all, we prepare the “Friendship Games”. I will go with the team to a training camp in Kabardinka, I like it there, the outdoor pool, it’s warm. Even in March, I liked it, despite the cool weather. The food is like that, but I really like being there, even in March, despite the cool weather,” Grinev told .
— Are you planning to participate in the Olympic Games?
– This is not for me. Competitions are above all a vacation, an opportunity to experience emotions. And when we get there, everyone will look at us askance, there will be negative things.
– Where will you then find positive emotions?
“It’s clear that nothing compares to the Olympics in terms of emotions. But the philosophy has changed and I’m happy with what I have.
— Egor Kornev won the “hundred” at the Russian Championship. What do you think of the performance of the young and bold in Kazan?
— The young people would appear sooner or later. Of course, I wanted to win the Russian 100m freestyle championship for the third time in a row and put all my energy into preparation. It was my mistake, I probably wanted it too much.
— So you wanted a hat-trick?
– Very. But I’m happy to have managed to get on the podium despite all the preparation difficulties. And young and bold – they don’t allow you to relax, and that’s good.
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