Russian Olympic swimming champion Yuri Prisekin dies

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27 August 2025 17:55
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Russian Olympic swimming champion Yuri Prisekin dies

Russian Olympic swimming champion Yuri Prisekin has passed away.

The announcement was made by the Russian Federation of Water Sports, Idman.biz reports.

The 63-year-old athlete’s cause of death has not been disclosed.

Prisekin won gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as part of the USSR team.

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