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Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov ( Russian: Владимир Валерьевич Сальников; born 21 May 1960) is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events.
Vladimir Salnikov (born May 21, 1960, Leningrad, Russia, U.S.S.R. [now St. Petersburg, Russia]) is a Russian swimmer who won four Olympic gold medals and was the first to break the 15-minute barrier in the 1,500-metre freestyle. Salnikov became the first Soviet swimmer to excel at the international level, winning the European championship at ...
Russian distance swimmer Vladimir Salnikov won three gold medals at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. He set an Olympic record in the 400m freestyle and he helped the Soviet team gain a victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Vladimir Salnikov was considered the greatest long-distance swimmer of his era, and some consider him the greatest ever. During his career Salnikov competed at three Olympic Games, three World Championships and three European Championships.
Jul 22, 2020 · Victory for Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov this day 40 years ago marked the first of three gold medals at the Moscow 1980 Olympics, the 400m freestyle and the 4x200m freestyle completing the set.
Sep 10, 2018 · But 38 years ago, fans clamored to capture Salnikov on film with their boxy cameras and flash cubes because he had just claimed three gold medals at the 1980 Moscow Olympics where he became the first swimmer to break the 15-minute barrier in 1500 meters.
A 12-time world record holder and 1980 and 1988 Olympic gold medalist, Salnikov was the first man to swim under the 15-minute mark for the 1500-meter freestyle. Salnikov first emerged into the world swimming scene at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.
Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov ( Russian: Владимир Валерьевич Сальников; born 21 May 1960) is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 20 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events.
Jul 27, 2024 · The personal bests and latest results for Vladimir SALNIKOV.
Jul 8, 2016 · Vladimir Salnikov was unbeaten in this race between 1977 and early 1986. He had broken the 15-minute barrier at the 1980 Olympics, and was still the only swimmer under the barrier, having...
