Famous Russian sports journalist and commentator Dmitry Guberniev congratulated Russian swimmer Anastasia Kirpichnikova, who competed for France, on winning the silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. She came in second in the 1500-meter freestyle. The commentator stated this in his own statement. Telegram channel.
“Swimmer Nastya Kirpichnikova won a silver medal at the Olympic Games!!! Even for France!!! Congratulations!!! Good girl!!! I’m happy for Nastya!!!” — Guberniev wrote.
The 24-year-old Russian was surpassed only by American Katie Ledecky, who set a new Olympic record.
Kirpichnikova competed for the Russian national team until 2023. She won the European Championship five times.
The Olympic Games began on July 26, with competitions running through August 11. The opening ceremony took place on the Seine River. Russian athletes, who compete in the Summer Olympics as neutrals, did not attend the ceremony.
Following the start of Russia’s SVO in Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes and recommended that Federations not allow athletes from these countries to participate in international competitions. In December 2023, the IOC allowed athletes from Russia to participate in the 2024 Olympics, but only with neutral status and subject to a number of necessary conditions.
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