Russian Chikunova won the “Triple Crown” of the swimming world Cup
Evgenia Chikunova won the third stage of the World Cup at a distance of 200 meters breaststroke with a score of 2 minutes 16.57 seconds
Russian swimmer Evgenia Chikunova won the third stage of the World Cup in short water swimming.
She finished first in the 200 meters breaststroke at the tournament in Astana, showing the result of 2 minutes 16.57 seconds.
This is Chikunova’s third victory in the 200 meters breaststroke at the World Cup stages this season. Thanks to this achievement, she won the Triple Crown, a special award given for winning the same distance in all three stages of the World Cup series. Earlier, the Russian won competitions in Baku and Tashkent.
For this achievement, World Aquatics will pay the athlete an additional prize of $ 10,000.
The athlete herself said that because of the desire to get the crown, it was more difficult to tune in.
21-year-old Evgenia Chikunova is the holder of the world record and the winner of the European Championship 2026 at a distance of 200 meters breaststroke, as well as the silver medalist of the World Championship 2025.
The World Cup will end on October 17. Russian athletes perform with national symbols.
