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Oleg KOSTIN
Sport Swimming
NOC Russia   
GenderMen
Born06 May 1992 in Nizhny Novgorod, RUS
 Human Interest 
Further Personal Information
Residence
Nizhny Novgorod, RUS
Sport Specific Information
Club / Team
Sormovo Sports School [RUS] / Central Sports Army Club [RUS]:
Further Personal Information
Higher education
Physical Education - Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod: Russia
General Interest
Hobbies
Educating his children. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2021)
Injuries
In mid-2021 he underwent surgery on his shoulder. (nntv.tv, 25 Nov 2021)
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport?
"The swimming school was just nearby. And one of the main reasons why I chose this sport was that our whole class went to the pool. But over time, with each older class, someone dropped out, and I continued to practise."
General Interest
Most influential person in career
His family, and coach Tatiana Buslaeva. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2021)
Hero / Idol
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2021)
Awards and honours
In 2017 he received the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (minsport.gov.ru, 21 Dec 2017)
Sport Specific Information
Name of coach
Tatiana Buslaeva [personal], RUS
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began the sport at age six at Nizhegorodets Sports School in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation.
Further Personal Information
Occupation
Armed Forces Athlete
Languages
Russian
Family
Wife Anna, sons Klim and Vasily

 Competition Highlights
World Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
2 2019 Gwangju, KOR 50m Butterfly 22.70
17 2017 Budapest, HUN 50m Butterfly 23.68 
World Championships Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
Semifinal 2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE 100m Breaststroke 58.08
8 2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE 50m Butterfly 22.43
1 2021 Abu Dhabi, UAE 4 x 50m Medley Relay  
Heats 2018 Hangzhou, CHN 100m Breaststroke 57.85
8 2018 Hangzhou, CHN 50m Breaststroke 26.18
1 2018 Hangzhou, CHN 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:30.54
2 2018 Hangzhou, CHN 4 x 100m Medley Relay  
3 2018 Hangzhou, CHN 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:37.33
13 2016 Windsor, ON, CAN 50m Breaststroke 26.56 
5 2016 Windsor, ON, CAN 100m Breaststroke 57.07
1 2016 Windsor, ON, CAN 4 x 50m Medley Relay  
1 2016 Windsor, ON, CAN 4 x 100m Medley Relay 3:21.17
8 2014 Doha, QAT 200m Breaststroke  DSQ
Semifinal 2014 Doha, QAT 100m Breaststroke 57.31
4 2014 Doha, QAT 4 x 100m Medley Relay  
European Championships
Rank Year Venue Event Result
3 2018 Glasgow, SCO 50m Butterfly 22.97
Heats 2018 Glasgow, SCO 50m Breaststroke 27.89
Heats 2018 Glasgow, SCO 100m Breaststroke 1:01.05
Semifinal 2012 Debrecen, HUN 200m Breaststroke 2:12.39
Heats 2012 Debrecen, HUN 50m Breaststroke 28.91
Heats 2012 Debrecen, HUN 100m Breaststroke 1:03.23
European Championships Short Course
Rank Year Venue Event Result
6 2021 Kazan, RUS 50m Breaststroke 26.10
8 2021 Kazan, RUS 100m Breaststroke 57.70
Heats 2021 Kazan, RUS 50m Butterfly  DNS
3 2021 Kazan, RUS 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:36.42
2 2021 Kazan, RUS 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:30.79
1 2019 Glasgow, SCO 50m Butterfly 22.23
Heats 2019 Glasgow, SCO 100m Butterfly 51.10
1 2019 Glasgow, SCO 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:30.63
1 2019 Glasgow, SCO 4 x 50m Medley Relay  
4 2015 Netanya, ISR 200m Breaststroke 2:03.58
7 2015 Netanya, ISR 100m Breaststroke 57.89
3 2015 Netanya, ISR 50m Breaststroke 26.35
2 2015 Netanya, ISR 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:32.17
7 2013 Herning, DEN 100m Breaststroke 58.17
7 2013 Herning, DEN 200m Breaststroke 2:05.97
Semifinals 2013 Herning, DEN 50m Breaststroke 27.08
  2013 Herning, DEN 4 x 50m Medley Relay 1:32.38 DSQ
22 2011 Szczecin, POL 100m Breaststroke 59.89
46 2011 Szczecin, POL 50m Breaststroke 28.58
5 2011 Szczecin, POL 200m Breaststroke 2:06.13
World Cup
Rank Year Venue Event Result
4 2018 Kazan, RUS 50m Breaststroke 27.50
4 2018 Kazan, RUS 50m Butterfly 23.42
5 2017 Moscow, RUS 100m Butterfly 50.51
5 2017 Moscow, RUS 50m Butterfly 22.73
5 2016 Moscow, RUS 100m Breaststroke 59.25
5 2016 Moscow, RUS 50m Breaststroke 26.77
5 2016 Moscow, RUS 200m Breaststroke 2:07
5 2016 Moscow, RUS 50m Butterfly 23.11
64 2014   Overall  
3 2014 Moscow, RUS 200m Breaststroke 2:06.49
7 2013 Moscow, RUS 50m Breaststroke 27.41
3 2013 Moscow, RUS 200m Breaststroke 2:07.32
4 2013 Moscow, RUS 100m Breaststroke 59.02
7 2012 Moscow, RUS 200m Breaststroke 2:09.37