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Russian athletes were allowed to compete internationally after World Aquatics restrictions were lifted in February 2024 for youth and junior categories, and in April for adult athletes.
Russian Evgenia Chikunova won silver in the 100m breaststroke at the first stage of the Short Course Swimming World Cup in Baku with a time of 1 minute 5.13 seconds.
For the first time since 2022, Russian swimmers will compete on the international stage with the flag and anthem after the lifting of restrictions by the International Aquatics Federation (World Aquatics).
MOSCOW, October 2 - RIA Novosti. Russian Evgenia Chikunova won silver in the 100m breaststroke at the first stage of the Short Course Swimming World Cup in Baku.
The athlete showed a result of 1 minute 5.13 seconds. The first place was taken by Irishwoman Mona McSherry (1:04.21), the third place was taken by South African representative Aimee Canny (1:05.16).
For the first time since 2022, Russian swimmers perform on the international stage with the flag and anthem. On February 6, the International Aquatics Federation (World Aquatics) lifted restrictions on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in youth and junior competitions under its auspices. In April, the organization fully admitted adult athletes.
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