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Vladimir Salnikov

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Soviet and Russian swimmer

Born 1960 · age 66
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Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events.

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Salnikov (left) on the podium after winning the 1,500 m race at the Moscow Olympics, 1980.Salnikov (left) on the podium after winning the 1,500 m race at the Moscow Olympics, 1980.Salnikov in 1981.Salnikov in 1981.With Dmitry Medvedev on presentation of the Order of Honour, 26 July 2010With Dmitry Medvedev on presentation of the Order of Honour, 26 July 2010

Awards 5

Order of Honour
Order of Lenin
Order of the October Revolution
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR

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Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events. Nicknamed the "Tsar of the Pool", "Monster of the Waves" and "Leningrad Express", he was the first person to swim under fifteen minutes in the 1500 m freestyle and also the first person to swim under eight minutes in the 800 m freestyle. He was named the Male World Swimmer of the Year in 1979 and 1982 by Swimming World.

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Born 1960 · age 66
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