Alexandr Nikolayevich Sukhorukov (Russian: Александр Николаевич Сухоруков, born 22 February 1988) is a Russian competitive swimmer who specializes in freestyle events. He competed in the 200 m freestyle and 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics, the 4 × 200 m relay at the 2012 Olympics and the 4 × 100 m freestyle at the 2016 Olympics and won a silver medal in the relay in 2008.[1]

Sukhorukov in Kazan

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Alexandr Sukhorukov
Personal information
Full nameAlexandr Nikolayevich Sukhorukov
National team Russia
Born (1988-02-22) 22 February 1988 (age 36)
Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Spouse
(m. 2017)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Russia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place2008 Beijing4×200 m freestyle
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place2009 Rome4×100m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2009 Rome4×200m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2013 Barcelona4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2015 Kazan4×100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2013 Barcelona4×100 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place2008 Manchester4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place2010 Dubai4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2010 Dubai4×100 m freestyle
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2010 Budapest 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2010 Budapest4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2008 Eindhoven4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2014 Berlin4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2014 Berlin4×200 m freestyle
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2013 Kazan 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2013 Kazan4×200 m freestyle
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Early life and education

Sukhorukov learned swimming from his mother, Svetlana, a professional swimming coach, and started systematic training at age 14 under Oleg Litvinenko and Sergei Fyodorov. In 2004 he was selected for the national team. After graduating from the Ukhta Technical University he moved to Saint Petersburg.[2]

Personal life

In 2016, Sukhorukov became engaged to his girlfriend of three years, Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion Margarita Mamun.[3] They now have one son.

References

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