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).