Double Olympic swimming champion Tatiana Smith told that she was happy to congratulate the Russian world record holder Evgeny Chikunov with his success.
Chikunova broke Smith’s record in the 200m breaststroke, after which Smith congratulated her on social media.
— You are the only swimming star to have done this in public. Why?
“I couldn’t help but congratulate her on this world record.” We competed together and in the pool we always congratulated each other on our victories. I was happy to congratulate her on such an achievement! She didn’t just beat my record, she just crushed it. This is yet another proof that nothing is impossible. And she did it at such a young age, it’s just a wonderful feat.
— Do you think she can show good results at the next Olympic Games?
– Definitely. I hope she can compete in the next Olympics. And given the results she’s showing now, she’s definitely capable of doing it in the next Games,” Smith told .
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