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Alexander Popov

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Russian swimmer

PoliticiansBorn 1971 · age 54
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Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov, better known as Alexander Popov, is a Russian former swimmer.

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Popov at the Kremlin in 2008Popov at the Kremlin in 2008Alexander Popov during the 2008 Summer OlympicsAlexander Popov during the 2008 Summer Olympics

Awards 5

2018Silver Olympic Order
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class
Order of Friendship
Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Gold Olympic Order

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About this person

Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov, better known as Alexander Popov, is a Russian former swimmer. Widely considered the greatest sprint swimmer in history, Popov won gold in the 50-metre and 100 m freestyle at the 1992 Olympics and repeated the feat at the 1996 Olympics, and is the only male in Olympic games history to defend both titles. He held the world record in the 50 m for eight years, and the 100 m for six. In 2003, aged 31, he won 50 m and 100 m gold at the 2003 World Championships.

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Born 1971 · age 54
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