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Alexandr Popov
| Swimmer Date of Birth: 16.11.1972 Country: Russia |
Alexander Popov: The Biography of a Russian Swimmer
Alexander Popov is a former Soviet and Russian swimmer who gained international recognition for his achievements in the sport.
Born on November 16, 1971, in Sverdlovsk, he grew up in a working-class family. His father, Vladimir Alexandrovich, and mother, Valentina Pavlovna, both worked at a secret factory and had no connection to sports.
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However, they enrolled their only son in a swimming section to promote his health.
Popov did not achieve significant success in swimming until he moved to Volgograd to study at the university. There, he began training under coach Anatoly Zhdanov and switched to the freestyle style.
His mentor, the world-renowned coach Gennady Turetsky, recognized Popov's potential as an exceptional sprinter due to his height, water sense, and powerful elastic muscles.
In 1991, Popov participated in the European Championships in Ath