“The dream of Olympic gold keeps me in sports.” Yulia Efimova said she would not end her career

Three-time Olympic medalist, six-time world swimming champion Yulia Efimova On , she said she was not going to retire in the near future.

In June, Efimova received neutral status from World Aquatics, which allows her to compete internationally under the organization’s auspices. The Russian tried to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris through the Bahamas Championships, but failed to meet the standard in two breaststroke distances.

-You’re not done yet? Are you still swimming?

— Not yet, now we have to train to participate in international competitions.

– Why do you need to keep playing?

— I always dreamed of winning a gold medal [Олимпиады]but has not yet succeeded. This is what has kept me in sports for so long. A world without sports is wonderful, but in the end, it is impossible to get away from sports. “I like to be in shape so that my muscles are trained,” Efimova said on the show “Gromko” on channel.

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Source : MatchTV

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