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Vasily Ivanov
| Personal information |
| Born |
(1972-11-08) 8 November 1972 (age 52)
Samara, USSR |
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| Men's swimming |
Representing the  Unified Team |
| Olympic Games |
| Silver |
1992 Barcelona |
4×100 m medley |
Representing the  Soviet Union |
| European Championships (SC) |
| Gold |
1991 Gelsenkirchen |
50 m breaststroke |
Representing  Russia |
| European Championships (SC) |
| Gold |
1992 Espoo |
50 m breaststroke |
| Gold |
1993 Gateshead |
50 m breaststroke |
| World Championships (LC) |
| Silver |
1994 Rome |
4×100 m medley |
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Vasily Ivanov (Russian: Василий Иванов; born 8 November 1972) is a Russian former swimmer who won silver medals in the 4×100 m medley relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics and 1994 World Aquatics Championships. He also won three gold medals in the 50 m breaststroke at the European Short Course Swimming Championships of 1991–1993. In 1991, he set a world record in the 100 m breaststroke (long course).
Ivanov specialized in sprint disciplines in short-course competitions (25 m pool) due to his massive body structure, which was well adapted to a strong start and fast and powerful turns at the wall. After retirement from swimming in 1994–1995 he worked as a vice-president of the housing company PTS-Servis in Samara. He also played ice hockey for a local team and competed in swimming in the masters category. He is married and has three daughters.
See also
In Spanish: Vasili Ivanov para niños
