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Russian team wins 25 medals at the FINA World Championships

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Russian team wins 25 medals at the FINA World Championships


31.07.2017

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Russian team has won 25 medals at the FINA World Championships and World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, RIA Novosti reports. Russian sportsmen have climbed onto the top podium spot 11 times, they have received silver 6 times, and bronze 8 times.

Synchronized swimmers were the best, bringing to the Russian collection 7 golden medals.

Another remarkable victory was achieved at the men's medley race. Let us remember, Eugene Rulov has received the gold by finishing in the 200-meter backstroke race.

As we reported earlier, Yuliya Yefimova has climbed onto the top podium spot for the fifth time. Also she has become the vice-champion at the 50 meter breastroke.

Alexander Krasnukh and Kirill Prigoda have become bronze prizewinners, taking the second place in the relays. Our women’s team won silver, and men’s team won bronze in medley relays.

Russian diving team has five awards in FINA World Championships or World Aquatics Championships in Budapest.

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