Vladimir Salnikov
Vladimir Salnikov
Vladimir Valeryevich Salnikov is a Russian former freestyle swimmer who competed for the Soviet Union and set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 meter events. Nicknamed the "Tsar of the Pool" but also the "Monster of the Waves" or simply the "Leningrad Express", he was the first person to swim under fifteen minutes in the 1500 m freestyle and also the first person to swim under eight minutes in the 800 m freestyle. He was named the Male World Swimmer of the Year in 1982 by Swimming World.
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Male
Date of Birth
May 21st, 1960
Age
66
Birth Place
Russia
Star Sign
Taurus
Height
181 cm | 5'11
Occupation
Swimmer
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