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Andriy Hovorov
Andriy Andriyovych Govorov ( uk, Андрій Андрійович Говоров; born 10 April 1992) is a Ukrainian competitive swimmer who holds the world record, European champion ( 2016 London) and bronze medalist in world championship ( 2017 Budapest) in 50 meters butterfly. Personal life Govorov was born on 10 April 1992 in Sevastopol, Ukraine. A graduate of the Dnipro Higher School of Physical Culture, in 2016 he also attended the Dnipro National University. Career International Swimming League In spring 2020, Govorov signed to thToronto Titans in their inaugural season. European Championships Govorov won a silver medal at the 50 meter butterfly and a bronze medal at the 50 meter freestyle during the 2010 European Short Course Swimming Championships. During the 2010 FINA Short Course World Championships he again won a silver medal at the 50 meter butterfly. Between 2011 and 2015, he won three gold medals in the 50 m butterfly at the European Short Course Swimmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butterfly Stroke
The butterfly (colloquially shortened to fly) is a List of swimming styles, swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick (also known as the "dolphin kick"). While other styles like the breaststroke, front crawl, or backstroke can be swum adequately by beginners, the butterfly is a more difficult stroke that requires good technique as well as strong muscles. It is the newest swimming (sport), swimming style swum in competition, first swum in 1933 and originating out of the breaststroke. Speed and ergonomics The peak speed of the butterfly is faster than that of the front crawl due to the synchronous pull/push with both arms and legs, which is done quickly. Yet since speed drops significantly during the recovery phase, it is overall slightly slower than front crawl, especially over longer distances. Another reason it is slower is because of the extremely different physical exertion it puts on the swimmer compared to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming At The 2016 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 50 Metre Freestyle
The Men's 50 metre freestyle competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 21 and 22 May 2016. Records Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows. Results Heats The heats were held on 21 May at 09.09. Semifinals The semifinals were held on 21 May at 16:50. Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Final The final was held on 22 May at 16:07. References {{DEFAULTSORT:2016 European Aquatics Championships - Men's 50 metre freestyle Men's 50 metre freestyle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships
The 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships took place in Herning, Denmark, from 12 to 15 December 2013. Results Men's events Legend: WR – World record; WBT – World best time; ER – European record; CR – Championship record * Vitaly Melnikov originally won silver, but following his disqualification for doping offences, the medals in the event were upgraded. Women's events Legend: WR – World record; WBT – World best time; ER – European record; CR – Championship record Mixed events Medal table On 13 May 2014 Russian swimmer Yuliya Yefimova was officially suspended for doping use and lost 4 gold and 1 silver medals. Another Russian swimmer Vitaly Melnikov was banned in May 2015, which resulted in a loss of an individual silver and two relay gold medals for Russia. Participating nations 559 swimmers from 42 countries swam at the 2013 edition. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships
The 2012 European Short Course Swimming Championships The European Short Course Swimming Championships (variously referred to informally as the "Short Course Europeans" or "European 25m Championships") are a swimming meet, organized by LEN. The meet features swimmers from Europe, competing in events ... was held in Chartres, France, from November 22 to 25, 2012. The event was held over four days with heats, semifinals and a final for the 50 m and 100 m events and heats and a final for all other events with the exception of the women's 800 m and men's 1500 m freestyle which are heat declared winners. Heats were held in the morning, with semifinals, finals and the fastest heat of the distance freestyle events in the evening. Each nation was permitted to enter four swimmers into each individual event, however only the fastest two were able to progress to the semifinal and/or final. Medal summary Men's events Legend: WR - List of world records in swimming, Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 European Short Course Swimming Championships
The 2017 European Short Course Swimming Championships took place in Copenhagen, Denmark from 13 to 17 December 2017. The meet was held in the Royal Arena, which was finished in early 2017. It was the first major sports event in this arena, which has a capacity of circa 12,500. It was the second time that Denmark hosted this event, after the 2013 edition in Herning. Bidding process Poland and Italy were also bidding to host the championships. The decision to select Copenhagen was announced by LEN President Paolo Barelli on 9 October 2015. Medal summary Medal table Men's events Legend: WR - World record; WBT - World best time; ER - European record; NR - National record; CR - Championship record; WJ - Junior world record Women's events Legend: WR - World record A world record is usually the best global and most important performance that is ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity. The book ''Guinness World Records'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 European Short Course Swimming Championships
The 2010 European Short Course Swimming Championships was held 25–28 November 2010 at Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet featured competition amongst national teams from Europe, in 38 short course (25m) swimming events. The competition featured a preliminary/semifinals/final format for the 50 and 100 events, a timed-final format (swimmers swim only once) in the 800/1500 freestyles, and prelims/final for all other events. Preliminary heats were swum in morning sessions; Semifinals and Finals in evening sessions. Each nation was permitted to enter three swimmers into each individual event; with a maximum of 2 eligible to advance on to Semifinals/Finals. Participating nations 36 nations have announced their participation [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 European Short Course Swimming Championships
The 2015 European Short Course Swimming Championships (25 m) took place in Netanya, Israel, from 2–6 December 2015. They were originally scheduled to be held in January 2015, but the LEN moved the event to December. The venue of the event was the brand new swimming complex of the Wingate Institute. This complex features an Olympic-size pool with 10 lanes and 3 meter depth, backed by the latest built-in filtration systems, an 8-lane 50 m pool and a 6-lane 25 m pool. The swimmer of the meet honors went to Katinka Hosszú of Hungary and Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy. Hosszú won six gold medals and one silver, breaking two world records and six championship records, while Paltrinieri won one gold medal in a world record time. Records broken Results Men's events Legend: WR - World record; ER - European record; CR - Championship record Women's events Legend: WR - World record; ER - European record; CR - Championship record Mixed events Legend: WR - World record; ER - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 European Short Course Swimming Championships
The 2011 European Short Course Swimming Championships were held in Szczecin, Poland, from December 8 to 11, 2011. The event featured competition in a short course (25m) pool. The event was held over four days with heats, semifinals and a final for the 50 m and 100 m events and heats and a final for all other events with the exception of the women's 800 m and men's 1500 m freestyle which were heat-declared winners. Heats were held in the morning, with semifinals, finals and the fastest heat of the distance freestyle events in the evening. Each nation was permitted to enter four swimmers into each individual event, however only the fastest two were allowed to progress to the semifinal and/or final. Participating nations 543 swimmers (302 males, 241 females) from 39 countries swam at the 2011 Short Course European Championships. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Short Course Swimming Championships
The European Short Course Swimming Championships (variously referred to informally as the "Short Course Europeans" or "European 25m Championships") are a swimming meet, organized by LEN. The meet features swimmers from Europe, competing in events in a short course (25-meter) pool. The meet has traditionally been held in the beginning of December. Annual until 2013, the event now occurs in odd years. History The Championships were first held in 1996, and were preceded by the "European Sprint Swimming Championships" which were held from 1991–1994. The ''Sprint'' meet featured 14 events: the 50s of the strokes, the 100 Individual Medley, and 4x50 relays (free and medley). In 1996, the meet expanded to 38 events, adding the 100s and 200s of stroke, the 400 and 800/1500 frees, and the 200 and 400 IMs; and the name was changed to "Short Course". LEN also started numbering the championships again, such that 2011's meet was the 15th edition.The most successful European short course swi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming At The 2014 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 50 Metre Butterfly
The Men's 50 metre butterfly competition of the 2014 European Aquatics Championships The 2014 European Aquatics Championships took place from 13 to 24 August 2014 in Berlin, Germany. It was the 31st edition of the championships, and was held in a temporary facility placed in the centre of the Berlin Velodrome. Great Britain head ... was held on 18–19 August. Records Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows. Results Heats The heats were held at 11:15. Semifinals The Semifinals were held at 19:02. Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Final The final was held at 18:07. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming at the 2014 European Aquatics Championships - Men's 50 metre butterfly Men's 50 metre butterfly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 European Aquatics Championships
The 2014 European Aquatics Championships took place from 13 to 24 August 2014 in Berlin, Germany. It was the 31st edition of the championships, and was held in a temporary facility placed in the centre of the Berlin Velodrome. Great Britain headed the medal table on gold medals and total medals, by some distance their best ever performance at the championships. In addition, two world records fell to Great Britain; the 4 x 100 metre mixed medley relay to Adam Peaty, Jemma Lowe, Chris Walker-Hebborn and Fran Halsall, and the men's 50 metre breaststroke to Adam Peaty. Schedule Competition dates by discipline were: * Swimming: 18–24 August * Diving: 18–24 August * Open water swimming: 13–17 August * Synchro: 13–17 August Medal table Swimming Results 42 events: 20 for each sex and 2 mixed. Two gold and one bronze were shared. Men's events Women's events Mixed events Swimming medal table Diving Results Men's events Women's events Team event Div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming At The 2012 European Aquatics Championships – Men's 50 Metre Freestyle
The men's 50 metre freestyle competition of the swimming events at the 2012 European Aquatics Championships took place May 26 and 27. The heats and semifinals took place on May 26, the final on May 27. Records Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows. Results Heats 53 swimmers participated in 7 heats. Semifinals The eight fasters swimmers advanced to the final. Semifinal 1 Semifinal 2 Final The final was held at 17:05. from OmegaTiming.com; retrieved 2012-05-27. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming at the 2012 European Aquatics Champion ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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