Svyatoslav Semenov (Russian: Святослав Семёнов; born 2 February 1962) is a retired Soviet swimmer. He competed at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships and won silver medals in the 400 m and 1500 m freestyle events.[2] He missed the 1984 Summer Olympics, which were boycotted by the Soviet Union, and took part in the Friendship Games instead, winning two bronze medals in the same freestyle events.[3] Between 1980 and 1984, he won four national titles in various freestyle events.[1]

Svyatoslav Semenov
Semenov with medals, 2021
Personal information
Born (1962-02-02) 2 February 1962 (age 62)
Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubSKA Kyiv (1980)
Dynamo Kyiv (1981–1984)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Soviet Union
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1982 Guayaquil 400 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1982 Guayaquil 1500 m freestyle
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 1983 Edmonton 1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Edmonton 400 m freestyle
Friendship Games
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Moscow 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Moscow 1500 m freestyle

He graduated from the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine.[1] Since 1989 he competed in the masters category.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Е. А. Школьников (2003). Динамо. Энциклопедия (in Russian). Olma Media Group. p. 211. ISBN 978-5-224-04399-6. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  2. ^ Svyatoslav SEMENOV. sportuitslagen.org
  3. ^ a b Сильнейшие спортсмены СССР наши коллеги по движению «Мастерс»: П-С. swimmingmasters.ru