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Andrey GRECHIN
Sport Swimming
NOC Russia   
GenderMen
Born21 Oct 1987 in Barnaul, URS
Height1.99 m
 Human Interest 
Further Personal Information
Residence
Moscow, RUS
Higher education
Human Resources, Management - St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance: Russia
General Interest
Hobbies
Listening to music, reading books, computers, cars. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2017)
Injuries
In 2015 he sustained injuries to his back and right knee. (allsportinfo.ru, 11 Aug 2015)

In 2010 and 2015 he was troubled by lung problems. (life.ru, 29 Apr 2017)
Awards and honours
He received the Order for Merits to the Fatherland [first grade] in the Russian Federation, in recognition of his performance at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (kremlin.ru, 13 Aug 2012)

In 2009 he received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (infosport.ru, 31 Oct 2017)

He was named 2007 Athlete of the Year in Altai region of the Russian Federation. (russwimming.ru, 20 Nov 2013)
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 1995 in Barnaul, Russian Federation.
Further Personal Information
Languages
English, Russian
General Interest
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2017)
International Debut
Year
2005
Competing for
Russia
Tournament
European Short Course Championships
Location
Trieste, ITA
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport?
His parents introduced him to the sport.
General Interest
Hero / Idol
US basketballer Michael Jordan, Russian Greco-Roman wrestler Aleksandr Karelin. (Athlete, 30 Jan 2016)
Other information
HIATUS
He took a break from the sport following the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and retired from the sport in October 2017. In 2020 he reversed his decision and resumed training. "The desire to return to swimming arose spontaneously. During self-isolation [caused by the COVID-19 pandemic], I corresponded with my friend, who is also an athlete. He set himself the goal of qualifying for the Tokyo Games. I thought, 'why don't I try?'" (olympic.ru, 03 Jul 2020; rsport.ria.ru, 31 Oct 2017; Athlete, 24 Aug 2017)

 Competition Highlights
Olympic Games
Rank Year Venue Event Result
Heats 2016 Rio de Janeiro, BRA 100m Freestyle 48.75
4 2016 Rio de Janeiro, BRA 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:11.64
10 2012 London, ENG 50m Freestyle 21.98
3 2012 London, ENG 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:11.41
Heats 2012 London, ENG 4 x 100m Medley Relay  
Semifinal 2008 Beijing, CHN 100m Freestyle 48.71
Heats 2008 Beijing, CHN 50m Freestyle 22.20
Heats 2008 Beijing, CHN 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay  
4 2008 Beijing, CHN 4 x 100m Medley Relay  
World Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
Semifinal 2015 Kazan, RUS 50m Freestyle 22.66
2 2015 Kazan, RUS 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:11.19
4 2015 Kazan, RUS 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay  
Semifinal 2013 Barcelona, ESP 50m Freestyle 22.00
3 2013 Barcelona, ESP 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:11.44
4 2013 Barcelona, ESP 4 x 100m Medley Relay 3:32.74
Semifinal 2011 Shanghai, CHN 100m Freestyle 48.67
Semifinal 2011 Shanghai, CHN 50m Freestyle 22.36
5 2011 Shanghai, CHN 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:12.99
Semifinal 2009 Rome, ITA 100m Freestyle 48.18
2 2009 Rome, ITA 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:09.52
6 2009 Rome, ITA 4 x 100m Medley Relay 3:30.60
Heats 2007 Melbourne, VIC, AUS 50m Freestyle 22.76
Heats 2007 Melbourne, VIC, AUS 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay  
World Championships Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
Heats 2008 Manchester, ENG 100m Freestyle 48.79
Heats 2008 Manchester, ENG 50m Freestyle 22.44
7 2008 Manchester, ENG 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:12.18
21 2006 Shanghai, CHN 50m Freestyle 22.42
4 2006 Shanghai, CHN 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:12.41
European Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
8 2016 London, ENG 100m Freestyle 48.85
Semifinal 2016 London, ENG 50m Freestyle 22.44
Heats 2016 London, ENG 4 x 100m Medley Relay  
6 2014 Berlin, GER 50m Freestyle 22.10
Heats 2014 Berlin, GER 100m Freestyle 49.05
2 2014 Berlin, GER 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:25.60
2 2014 Berlin, GER 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:12.67
4 2010 Budapest, HUN 50m Freestyle 22.09
5 2010 Budapest, HUN 100m Freestyle 48.69
1 2010 Budapest, HUN 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:12.46
2 2010 Budapest, HUN 4 x 100m Medley Relay  
8 2008 Eindhoven, NED 50m Freestyle 22.75
5 2008 Eindhoven, NED 100m Freestyle 48.86
8 2008 Eindhoven, NED 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay  DSQ
2 2008 Eindhoven, NED 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay  
1 2008 Eindhoven, NED 4 x 100m Medley Relay 3:34.25
Heats 2006 Budapest, HUN 50m Freestyle 22.80
Heats 2006 Budapest, HUN 100m Freestyle 49.85
2 2006 Budapest, HUN 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 3:16.47
European Championships Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
6 2012 Chartres, FRA 50m Freestyle 21.64
5 2012 Chartres, FRA 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1:32.75 
22 2011 Szczecin, POL 100m Freestyle 47.82
23 2011 Szczecin, POL 50m Freestyle 22.01
23 2011 Szczecin, POL 100m Individual Medley 55.53
2 2011 Szczecin, POL 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1:25.11
17 2009 Istanbul, TUR 100m Individual Medley 53.86
23 2009 Istanbul, TUR 100m Individual Medley 54.29
23 2009 Istanbul, TUR 100m Freestyle 46.86 
4 2009 Istanbul, TUR 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1:23.96
20 2008 Rijeka, CRO 50m Freestyle 21.79
5 2008 Rijeka, CRO 100m Freestyle 46.84
4 2008 Rijeka, CRO 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1:25.07
19 2007 Debrecen, HUN 50m Freestyle 22.46
10 2007 Debrecen, HUN 100m Freestyle 48.43
4 2007 Debrecen, HUN 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1:26.80
25 2006 Helsinki, FIN 200m Freestyle 1:48.03
31 2006 Helsinki, FIN 50m Freestyle 22.56
7 2006 Helsinki, FIN 100m Freestyle 48.35
7 2006 Helsinki, FIN 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 1:27.72
12 2005 Trieste, ITA 50m Freestyle 21.95
11 2005 Trieste, ITA 100m Freestyle 48.23
10 2005 Trieste, ITA 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay  
World Cup Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
6 2013 Moscow, RUS 100m Freestyle 47.99
1 2013 Moscow, RUS 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:41.70 WR
3 2008 Moscow, RUS 100m Freestyle 47.43