Vladimir Kravchenko

Who is Vladimir Kravchenko?

Vladimir Kravchenko is a Soviet swimmer. He took part in the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 200 m and 400 m individual medley events, but did not reach the finals. His future wife, Tamara Sosnova, also competed in swimming at the same Olympics.

In 1970, he set a new European record in the 200 m medley. Between 1967 and 1971 he won seven national titles and set five national records in the 200 m and 400 m individual medley events.

Since 1989 he competes in the masters category, in which he holds multiple European titles and records. He won a European gold medal in the 4×100 m medley relay in 2005, and two bronze medals at world championships in 1995–1997 in breaststroke events. Between 1990 and 2008 he won 24 national titles and set 11 Russian records.