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| Olga
BERESNYEVA |
| Sport |
Open Water Swimming |
| NOC |
Ukraine
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| Gender | Women |
| Born | 12 Oct 1985
in Mariupol, URS |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Weight | 70 kg |
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Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Mariupol, UKR |
General Interest |
Famous relatives |
Her father Oleksandr Beresnyev represented the Soviet Union in swimming. (fakty.ua, 20 Aug 2010) |
Awards and honours |
She holds the title of Master of Sport of International Class in Ukraine. (Athlete, 25 Nov 2014)
She was named one of the 10 Best Athletes of the Donetsk region of Ukraine in 2010 and 2012. (ilich.in.ua, 13 Jan 2011) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began swimming at age six in Mariupol, Ukraine, and took up open water swimming in Israel in 2008. |
General Interest |
Other information |
RETIREMENT
In 2015 she decided to retire from competition, and in January 2016 she opened a swimming school in Mariupol, Ukraine. The school includes a water rehabilitation and sports section. (Athlete, 12 Jan 2016)
FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied hydrotherapy in the Wingate Institute in Israel. (Athlete, 25 Nov 2014)
UKRAINE TO ISRAEL AND BACK AGAIN
In 2004 she acquired Israeli citizenship, which was possible because her grandfather was Jewish. At that time she did not feel well in the Ukrainian national team and was looking for better training conditions. In Israel she competed for the Hapoel Jerusalem Swim Club. In 2008 she qualified for the Olympic Games but was not included into the national team. She then returned to Ukraine. (fakty.ua, 20 Aug 2010) |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
Coaching, Teaching - Donetsk State Institute of Health, Physical Education and Sport: Ukraine |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Reading, studying psychology. (Athlete, 12 Jan 2016) |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Finishing seventh in the 10km at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (Athlete, 25 Nov 2014) |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Coach |
General Interest |
Most influential person in career |
Her father. (Athlete, 19 Mar 2015) |
International Debut |
Year |
2002 |
Competing for |
Ukraine |
Tournament |
European Championships |
Location |
Berlin |
Olympic Games |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 20 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
800m Freestyle |
8:57.96 |
| 38 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
400m Freestyle |
4:26.30 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 21 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
800m Freestyle |
8:50.59 |
| 26 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
400m Freestyle |
4:24.27 |
| Heat |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
200m Freestyle |
2:12.32 |
| Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
400m Freestyle |
4:23.03 |
| Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
1500m Freestyle |
16:27.76 |
| Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
800m Freestyle |
8:41.23 |
World Championships Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 12 |
2002 |
Moscow, RUS |
800m Freestyle |
8:38.20 |
| 15 |
2002 |
Moscow, RUS |
400m Freestyle |
4:12.35 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 11 |
2004 |
Madrid, ESP |
800m Freestyle |
8:57.11 |
| 17 |
2004 |
Madrid, ESP |
400m Freestyle |
4:25.25 |
| 4 |
2002 |
Berlin, GER |
800m Freestyle |
8:34.29 |
European Championships Short Course |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 19 |
2001 |
Antwerp, BEL |
400m Freestyle |
4:21.20 |
| 12 |
2001 |
Antwerp, BEL |
800m Freestyle |
8:42.76 |
World Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
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2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
25km |
DNF |
| 18 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
10km |
1:58:27.9 |
| 15 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
10km |
2:02:25.1 |
| 4 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
25km |
5:29:35.6 |
| 12 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
5 km |
57:45.5 |
| 16 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
10km |
2:02:04.0 |
European Championships |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
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2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
25km |
DNF |
| 6 |
2012 |
Piombino, ITA |
5km - Team Time Trial |
1:01:54.3 |
| 19 |
2011 |
Eilat, ISR |
10km |
2:04:02.6 |
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2011 |
Eilat, ISR |
25km |
DNS |
| 6 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
10km |
2:01:10.3 |
| 1 |
2010 |
Balatonfüred, HUN |
25km |
5:48:10.2 |
World Cup |
| Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
| 24 |
2014 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
2:22:36 |
| 6 |
2013 |
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10km |
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| 16 |
2013 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
2:03:08.7 |
| 20 |
2013 |
San Miguel de Cozumel, MEX |
10km |
2:12:46.40 |
| 4 |
2012 |
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10km |
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| 8 |
2012 |
Cancún, MEX |
10km |
2:10:27.61 |
| 16 |
2012 |
Eilat, ISR |
10km |
2:02:59.95 |
| 18 |
2012 |
Santos, BRA |
10km |
2:26:31.10 |
| 5 |
2012 |
Shantou, CHN |
10km |
1:58:15.87 |
| 11 |
2012 |
Viedma, ARG |
10km |
2:02:42 |
| 8 |
2011 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
2:13:00.55 |
| 6 |
2011 |
Setúbal, POR |
10km |
1:48:58.4 |
| 5 |
2010 |
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10km |
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| 8 |
2010 |
Hong Kong, CHN |
10km |
2:10:50.55 |
| 7 |
2010 |
Lac St. Jean, QC, CAN |
10km |
2:12:50.6 |
| 8 |
2010 |
Santos, BRA |
10km |
2:16:57.97 |
| 7 |
2010 |
Shantou, CHN |
10km |
2:03:13.30 |
| 34 |
2007 |
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10km |
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