Double Olympic medalist in swimming Kliment Kolesnikov Speaking on the show “Above Olympus” on , he said that in the current situation, setting new records is an achievement for him.
Kolesnikov is the world record holder in the 50-meter backstroke and a six-time short course world champion.
“I am glad that I can contribute to a difficult period for Russian sports. It will be a feat for me to set new records. If you are not the best, why don’t you try to become one? Even without international competitions, you can see your results and compare them. And if they don’t suit you, work,” Kolesnikov said on the air of the program “Above Olympus Swimming” on .
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in December 2023 that it would allow Russian athletes who successfully qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games to have individual neutral status without a national flag, anthem or other symbol. The IOC also banned the participation of athletes associated with security forces or who have expressed support for the SVO. The All-Russian Swimming Federation (RSF) acknowledged the criteria for admitting Russians to neutral status at international competitions as unacceptable.
The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
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