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Vladimir Salnikov

Russian former freestyle swimmer
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Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who set 20 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events. Wikipedia
Born: 1960 (age 63 years), Saint Petersburg, Russia
Medals: Swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metre freestyle, Swimming at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 metre freestyle, Swimming at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metre freestyle, and more
Spouse: Marina Salnikova
Height: 5′ 11″
Coach: Gleb Petrov (1968–1973); Igor Koshkin (1973–1985); Marina Salnikova (1985–1988)
National team: Soviet Union
Nickname(s): "Tsar of the Pool", "Monster of the Waves", "Leningrad Express"