Russian swimmer went missing during a swim in the Bosphorus: what is known

The organizers of the event 'Bosphorus 2025' only noticed Svechnikov's absence in the evening, although the mass competitions ended earlier. Before the swim, medical staff checked the athlete and found no health issues. The sports master in swimming competed under number 2554.

A 30-year-old Russian swimmer, Nikolai Svechnikov, went missing during a swim across the Bosphorus in Turkey. This was reported by 'Glavkom' citing Russian media.

According to media reports, this year the current in the strait was particularly strong, and weather conditions complicated the competition. Athletes complained about poor visibility, complicated orientation, and increased fatigue.

Destruction of a Russian swimming coach by Ukrainian defenders

It is worth noting that Ukrainian defenders eliminated the Russian occupier Anton Yerofeyev, who also worked as a swimming coach. This was reported by the Swimming Federation of the Tyumen region.

However, a resident of Turkish Istanbul, Cengiz Khan, crosses the Bosphorus by swimming every day to get to work, taking all necessary things in a waterproof bag.

Ukrainian defenders eliminated a Russian swimming coach who was also a military occupier. Meanwhile, in Turkey, a Russian swimmer went missing during a swim across the Bosphorus. Weather conditions and strong currents created difficulties for athletes in the competition.