Coach of Russian synchronized swimmers Tatiana Danchenko explained why the three-time Olympic champion Svetlana Kolesnichenko did not receive neutral status to participate in international competitions.
Russian synchronized swimmers, in accordance with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will not be able to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris. Both types of programs, including the duo, are recognized as team programs. Russians cannot participate in team competitions, even in neutral status. At the same time, solo Russians can perform in neutral status at competitions under the auspices of World Aquatics.
— Sveta (Kolesnichenko) continues to progress. We spoke to him after the Russian championship. I told her that she is in good shape, that she continues to win, to cope with all the workload – and that is the reason why she continues. She’s very good, she hasn’t said everything yet in sport. At the same time, I take care of her in every way possible, slowing her down in every way possible, for example when she wants to go for a second run.
— Have you considered the possibility of sending Sveta to the World Championships as a soloist in neutral status?
— At first we did not exclude this option, but then we abandoned this idea. We discussed it with lawyers. It would not be flattering if Sveta received a neutral status under such conditions. We made our choice, that says it all,” Danchenko said in an interview with .
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