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Xeniya ROMANCHUK
Sport Open Water Swimming
NOC Kazakhstan   
GenderWomen
Born28 Sep 1997 in Satpayev, KAZ
Height1.65 m
 Human Interest 
Further Personal Information
Residence
Karaganda, KAZ
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport?
A new swimming pool opened in her city and she was offered the chance to start training there.
General Interest
Awards and honours
She has received the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Kazakhstan. (sport.gov.kz, 20 Dec 2016)
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She began training at age eight in Satpayev, Kazakhstan.
International Debut
Year
2013
Competing for
Kazakhstan
Tournament
Asian Championships
Further Personal Information
Occupation
Athlete, Coach
Languages
English, Russian
Sport Specific Information
Club / Team
Karaganda Region: Kazakhstan
General Interest
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning bronze in the 10km at the 2016 Asian Beach Games in Danang, Vietnam, and claiming silver in the 10km at the 2017 Asian Championships in Putrajaya, Malaysia. (Athlete, 31 May 2018)
International Debut
Location
Kapchagay, KAZ
General Interest
Injuries
She broke her nose during the 25km event at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russian Federation. She was unable to finish the race. (prokazan.ru, 09 Aug 2015)
Nicknames
Ksyusha (tsport.ucoz.ru, 25 Dec 2014)
Further Personal Information
Higher education
Physical Education - Karaganda State University: Kazakhstan
General Interest
Hero / Idol
Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini. (Athlete, 31 May 2018)
Other information
SANCTION
In September 2017 she was suspended for four years by the International Swimming Federation [FINA] after she returned a positive sample for drostanolone in an out-of-competition test. Her period of ineligibility ended on 17 September 2021. (fina.org, 01 Jan 2020; informburo.kz, 14 Dec 2017)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Go for your goals despite anything." (Athlete, 31 May 2018)
Ambitions
To compete at the Olympic Games. (Athlete, 30 Aug 2021)

 Competition Highlights
World Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
40 2022 Budapest, HUN 5km 1:05:22.5
  2022 Budapest, HUN 10km  DNF
16 2022 Budapest, HUN 6km - Team Relay  
18 2017 Budapest, HUN 25km 5:45:56.7
30 2017 Budapest, HUN 5km 1:02:00.3
44 2017 Budapest, HUN 10km 2:11:34.4
18 2017 Budapest, HUN 5km - Team Relay 1:00:59.3
  2015 Kazan, RUS 25km  DNF
47 2015 Kazan, RUS 10km 2:16:23.8
20 2015 Kazan, RUS 5km - Team Time Trial 1:02:12.7
44 2013 Barcelona, ESP 10km 2:05:21.1
18 2013 Barcelona, ESP 25km 5:43:40.5
19 2013 Barcelona, ESP 5km - Team Time Trial 1:00:15.8
World Series
Rank Year Venue Event Result
37 2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE 10km 2:06:04.0
59 2017   10km  
36 2017 Abu Dhabi, UAE 10km 1:56:58.6
41 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE 10km 2:04:17.80
  2015 Abu Dhabi, UAE 10km  DNF
26 2015 Hong Kong, CHN 10km 2:10:33.66
26 2015 San Miguel de Cozumel, MEX 10km 1:51:27.00
25 2015 Viedma, ARG 10km 2:28:31.04
17 2014 Cancún, MEX 10km 2:16:15
20 2013 Hong Kong, CHN 10km 2:11:58.1
Asian Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
4 2017 Putrajaya, MAS 5km 1:08:22.8
2 2017 Putrajaya, MAS 10km 2:21:04.2