Alexander Popov
Swimming Men's
RussiaBorn 1971Biography
Alexander Popov was the dominant sprinter of the 1990s. He won the 50m-100m double at two Olympics.
Career Highlights
- 4 Olympic gold medals
- Double gold at 1992 and 1996
- 9 world records
- Survived stabbing in 1996
- Elegant technique
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Statistics
82
Peak Performance
83
Longevity
82
Cultural Impact
65
Strength of Competition
78
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