The Masters tournament brings together not only
oldtimers but also swimmers in younger age groups. And competition among the latter
is especially fierce given that the number of participants in these age groups
is usually larger. For example, in the men's 3km open water event, only a slim
margin of 0.1 seconds separated the second and third place finishers from each
other.
Vladimir
Malgin, bronze medallist in the 25-29 age group, talked about challenges that
young athletes have to face when competing at the Masters tournament.
– What
did you feel after claiming bronze?
– Any
medal is an honour. Of course, I feel disappointed a bit; I missed out on
silver only by 0.1 seconds. But I still feel proud of the result I’ve achieved.
– And
what about gold? What prevented you from claiming it?
– I
guess my lack of experience. My opponents were quite strong and experienced.
– Can
you tell us a few words about your professional career?
– I was
6 years old when I started swimming. I didn’t swim much in open water bodies,
just two or three times. I mostly swam in indoor swimming pools. And here I am
now, at the Masters tournament in Kazan.
– What
do you think about the event management in Kazan?
–
Everything was up to the highest level. Thanks to the Organising Committee and
volunteers, the Championships were a huge success.
– Have
you ever competed at the Masters tournament before?
– It’s
my first time. I am about to keep participating in such kinds of tournaments in
the future. Maybe next time I will try other categories.
– What
were the World Championships best remembered for?
– The
thrill of competition, I guess. People around speak about nothing but swimming.
It’s wonderful to hear that; you get this vibe.
Press
Office of Organising Committee for 16th FINA World Championships
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