Morozov sets one more FINA swimming world cup record in Kazan
The second day of the FINA Swimming World Cup in Kazan was full of fantastic sessions, bright victories and fast seconds.
Vladimir Morozov became one of the heroes. He won two gold medals in the individual disciplines and set record in the 50m backstroke race. The athlete had a good rest before the tournament, and, probably, this led him to success.
“Everything worked out. My goal to win two races today was not easy to achieve. I had very strong rivals – World Champion and Olympic Champion. I could confirm my victories just on the last metres of the races thanks to good touching. I feel great. Although it’s amazing to swim at my best after having a rest. I need to relax more”, Morozov confessed.
Men. 100m. Freestyle
1. Vladimir Morozov, Russia – 48.26
2. Blake Pieroni, USA – 48.30
3. Pieter Timmers, Belgium – 49.22
Men. 50m. Backstroke
1. Vladimir Morozov, Russia – 24.43
2. Michael Andrew, USA – 24.49
3. Mitchell Larkin, Australia – 25.35
Olympic champion Chad Le Clos (RSA) ranked sixth in the morning session. He brought into focus the high state of readiness of his rivals, but in the final session he didn’t leave any chances for them, having achieved one more title. He won gold, Daniil Pakhomov took a second place.
Men. 200m. Butterfly
1. Chad Le Clos, RSA – 1:56.58
2. Daniil Pakhomov, Russia – 1:56.90
3. David Verraszto, Hungary – 1:59.03
The 1500m race leader Iaroslav Potapov won the second gold medal in Kazan. The champion noted that, in comparison with the previous day, when he had managed to win the 400m race, he felt better.
“Today’s race was easier than yesterday’s. I have absolutely different feelings. My state of mind was better, everything was great. My result is not as good as expected, I could be faster, but, in general, I am quite satisfied. It was physically draining to swim. I wasn’t prepared properly. I wasn’t training for this race. It was difficult”, Potapov said.
Men. 1500m. Freestyle
1. Iaroslav Potapov, Russia – 15:27.92
2. Ilya Druzhinin, Russia – 15:34.53
3. Daniel Dudash, Hungary – 15:36.57
Felipe Lima (Brazil) won the 50m breaststroke race and was ahead of Kirill Prigoda (Russia) and other swimmers. According to Prigoda’s words, he will do his best to compete for gold on the last day of the World Cup in Kazan.
Men. 50m. Breaststroke
1. Felipe Lima, Brazil – 26.90
2. Kirill Prigoda, Russia – 27.24
3. Michael Andrew, USA – 27.30