Vadim Naumenko Advances to World Swimming Championship Semifinals

At the World Swimming Championship in Budapest, athlete Vadim Naumenko, representing the Specialised Children's and Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve 'Dynamo', has successfully advanced to the semifinals.

In the 200 meters individual medley, he managed to break the national record, finishing the race in 1:55.35 minutes.

Under the guidance of his coaches, Oleksandra Kurbanova and Vadim Penyazenko, he improved his previous record set at the European Championship in Romania in 2023.

The 21-year-old swimmer also completed the 100 meters individual medley today in 53.07 seconds, securing the 14th fastest time and a place among the 16 semifinalists.

Moreover, Vadim surpassed the national record established by Oleg Lisogor on December 11, 2005, during the European Championship in Trieste, Italy.

The semifinal heat will take place this evening, December 12.