Qualified 7th from SF. Bronze at 2016 OG. Gold at 2019, 2017 WCh, 7th in 2015. Gold at 2021, 2018 European Ch. In other events - finished 16th in 100m breaststroke at 2020 OG. Bronze in 100m breaststroke at 2018 European Ch. He was named Sportsman of the Year at the 2019 Pride of Russia Awards held by the Russian Ministry of Sport.
Qualified 5th from SF. Finished 16th at 2016 OG, 17th in 2012. Bronze at 2013 WCh, 33rd in 2019, 22nd in 2017, 12th in 2015. Finished 4th at 2021 European Ch, 9th in 2018, 5th in 2016. Silver at 2011 Junior European Ch. In other events - finished 21st in 100m breaststroke at 2020 OG. He decided to extend his swimming career once it was confirmed that 2020 OG would be postponed for a year.
Qualified 3rd from SF. Finished 9th at 2019 WCh, 14th in 2017. Silver at 2021 European Ch, 7th in 2018. Won 2017 NCh. In other events - silver in 100m breaststroke at 2020 OG. He bought the flag of Japan when he competed at the 2017 World Cup series in Tokyo and hung it on the bedroom door of his apartment for inspiration ahead of 2020 OG.
Qualified 1st from SF. Finished 4th at 2019 WCh. Silver at 2018 PanPacific Ch. Gold at 2016 Oceania Ch. Finished 10th at 2018 CWG. Gold at 2021, 2018 NCh, silver in 2019, 2017. Bronze at 2017 Junior WCh. In other events - finished 24th in 100m breaststroke at 2020 OG. In 2015, he had surgery to remove a tumour on his shoulder. 'Things that were hardest to bear, are sweetest to remember.'
Qualified 2nd from SF. Finished 12th at 2019 WCh, 18th in 2017. Finished 8th at 2021 European Ch, silver in 2018. Gold at 2018 CWG, 6th in 2014. Won 2019, 2018 NCh, silver in 2017. In other events - 5th in 100m breaststroke at 2020 OG. Silver in 100m breaststroke at 2019 WCh. Bronze at 2021 European Ch. He has a friendly but competitive relationship with fellow swimmer Adam PEATY (GBR).
Qualified 4th from SF. Finished 5th at 2017 WCh, 10th in 2015. Silver at 2019 PanAm Games. Silver at 2014 PanPacific Ch. Won 2021 USA Olympic Trials. In other events - finished 3rd in 100m breaststroke at 2021 USA Olympic Trials, gold in 4x100m men's medley relay at 2019 PanAm Games. He offers swim clinics through the Fitter & Faster organisation in the USA.
Qualified 6th from SF. Bronze at 2019 Tokyo WCup event. Gold at 2014 Junior PanPacific Ch. In other events - 13th in 100m breaststroke at 2020 OG. Considered retiring after being unable to swim competitively for two months in 2020 when his sponsorship deal was terminated. 'I could see and feel people's support for me, so I wanted to return the favour.'
Qualified 8th from SF. Finished 11th at 2016 OG. Finished 8th at 2019 WCh, 10th in 2017, 14th in 2015. Bronze at 2021 European Ch, 8th in 2018, 4th in 2016, 12th in 2014. Finished 1st at 2021 Canet-en-Roussillon Mare Nostrum event. 'Swimming is a lifestyle. It is more than a job. You have to use the whole day.'
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