Aleksandr Popov
Russian swimmer and politician (born 1971)
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Summary
Aleksandr Popov was born on November 16, 1971[1], in Lesnoy[2]. He has worked as a swimmer[3] and politician[4].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Darya Shmeleva[5]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[6]
- Position held: member of the State Duma[7]
- Educated at: Volgograd State Academy of Physical Culture[8]
- Award received: Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[9], Order of Friendship[10], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[11], Gold Olympic Order[12], Silver Olympic Order[13]
- Member of: International Olympic Committee[14], 5th State Duma of the Russian Federation[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Head coach: Витман, Галина Владимировна[17], Gennadi Touretski[18]
- Sport: competitive swimming[19]
- Family name: Popov[20]
- Given name: Aleksandr[21]
- Work location: Moscow[22], Volgograd[23]
- Participant in: 2004 Summer Olympics[24], swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics – men's 50 metre freestyle[25], swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's 50 metre freestyle[26], swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre freestyle[27], swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre freestyle[28], swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre freestyle[29], swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics – men's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay[30], swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay[31], swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics – men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay[32], swimming at the 1996 Summer Olympics – men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[34]
- Birth name: Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov[35]
- Country for sport: Soviet Union[36], Russia[37]
- Different from: Alexander Popov[38]
- Height: 197 cm[39]
- Mass: 87 kg[40]
- Patronym or matronym: Vladimirovich[41]
- P14652: alexander-popov-5578[42]
FAQs
Where was Aleksandr Popov born?
Aleksandr Popov was born in Lesnoy[2].
Who was Aleksandr Popov married to?
Aleksandr Popov's spouses include Darya Shmeleva[5].
What did Aleksandr Popov do for work?
Aleksandr Popov worked as a swimmer[3] and politician[4].
Where did Aleksandr Popov go to school?
Aleksandr Popov was educated at Volgograd State Academy of Physical Culture[8].
What awards did Aleksandr Popov receive?
Honors received include Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class[9], Order of Friendship[10], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[11], and Gold Olympic Order[12].