Anna Egorova, a Russian swimmer who competes under neutral status, shared a new photo on her Instagram Stories. The post comes as she continues training and competing while national federation restrictions shape the environment for athletes from Russia.
In the shot, Egorova appears relaxed in a bathhouse setting, wearing a one-piece swimsuit that reflects her customary competition attire.
Across her career, Egorova has earned three bronze and two silver medals at the European Championships, and she has been a member of the Russian national team since 2017.
At the European Championships held in Budapest in May 2021, the swimmer helped the Russian team secure bronze in the 4 x 200-meter freestyle mixed relay. She also earned bronze in the 800-meter freestyle with a time of 8:26.56 and took silver in the 400-meter freestyle, marking a productive page in her European Championship performances.
In November 2023, Egorova added another national title by winning the 200-meter freestyle at the Russian Championships, signaling her continued form on the national stage.
FinA, the international federation for swimming now known as World Aquatics, announced in March 2022 a ban on Russian and Belarusian swimmers from competing under its flag or neutral designation. This policy limited participation at major championships, and by the Paris 2024 Games only a small number of Russian athletes appeared under neutral status.
Media coverage from the period also noted other unrelated topics about athletes.