15-year-old Sofia Molchenova from Yekaterinburg became the Russian champion in swimming! In the backstroke, she covered a distance of 200 meters, setting the best time.
The girl studies at Yunost Sports School. There they greeted their student.
"Sofia, you are our young legend! Endless words of gratitude and recognition to the coaches of our champion: Raisa Ivanovna Orzova and Yevgeny Sergeyevich Nadlyayev. Warmest congratulations to Sofia and her parents, who of course today also have a share in this resounding victory," Yunost said.
The Russian Swimming Championships were held from November 6 to 11, 2026 in St. Petersburg at the Nevskaya Volna Aquatic Center. Now, with the approval of the Russian Swimming Federation, Sofia will be able to participate in the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Beijing.
Congratulations to Sofia!
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