“Kolesnikov is a superstar, but the difference in subscribers with American swimmers is colossal” – Somov

Russian swimmer Evgeny Somov said that the sports superstars of the Russian level Kliment Kolesnikov In the United States, they enjoy greater attention and reach on social media.

Somov studied in the United States, where he lives and trains. He performed at the Paris Olympics in neutral status. Kolesnikov is the world record holder in swimming; he has decided not to compete in neutral status at the 2024 Games.

— In general, if you compare the media in Russia and the United States, no matter what it is – swimming, basketball – it’s a completely different level. I would like to see more promotion of sports, more competitions. American swimmers on the national team are superstars. We have Clement – a superstar who swims at the same level as the Americans, he is a world record holder, but according to the same subscribers on social networks, the difference is colossal.

“I would like the coverage (of the competition) to be at the same level, then sponsors will come and there will be more attention to the sport,” Somov said in an interview with .

The games in Paris will take place from July 26 to August 11. All Russian athletes will compete in a neutral status.

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