Astrakhan women became medalists of the European swimming championship
Victoria Terentyeva and Ksenia Tikhonova became silver medalists of the prestigious tournament
In the German city of Freiburg, the Old World Swimming Championship is held among athletes with hearing impairment (sport of the deaf).
The Russian national team successfully performs in competitions, winning one award after another. Astrakhan athletes also contributed to the success of the team. Victoria Terentyeva finished second in the 100m freestyle. She lost only to compatriot Polina Zemskova.
Ksenia Tikhonova, another pupil of honored coach of Russia Alexander Poluektov, won silver at a distance of 50 m breaststroke. Astrakhanka was ahead of only another Russian – Karina Tulyakova.
The European Championship will end on October 31, so Astrakhan athletes will still have the opportunity to replenish their medal pool.
Read about the events in the Astrakhan and Volgograd regions in the paper number "MK in Volgograd".
