Nikolay Yevseyev

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNikolay Sergeyevich•Yevseyev
Used nameNikolay•Yevseyev
Original nameНиколай Сергеевич•Евсеев
Born16 April 1966 in Samara, Samara (RUS)
Measurements190 cm / 81 kg
AffiliationsSKA St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg (RUS)
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Nikolay Yevseyev made his international début at the 1985 European championships, but did not medal. He next competed internationally at the 1986 World Championships, winning silver in the 4x100 freestyle relay and bronze in the medley relay, also placing sixth at 100 free. Yevseyev’s last international tournament was the 1988 Olympics, where he again won silver in the 4x100 free relay and bronze in the medley relay. Domestically, Yevseyev won two individual Soviet titles, both in 1986 in the 100 and 200 m freestyle and eight relay titles – the 4x100 freestyle relay in 1985-88, 4x200 free relay in 1985-87, and the 1986 medley relay. After finishing his sporting career, Yevseyev worked as a swimming coach. Since 1994 he has lived and worked in Germany.

Personal Best: 100 m freestyle – 49.21 (1988); 200 m freestyle – 1:50.10 (1987).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1988 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) URS RUS Nikolay Yevseyev
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 2 Silver
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union AC r1/2
4 × 100 metres Medley Relay, Men (Olympic) Soviet Union 3 Bronze

Olympic family relations

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