Yevgeny Seredin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Personal information
Born	10 February 1958 Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast, Russia
Died	5 April 2006 (aged 48) Saint Petersburg, Russia
Height	181 cm
Weight	73 kg
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Event(s)	Butterfly, freestyle
Club	Trud
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m butterfly – 55.35 (1980)
Medal record Representing the  Soviet Union Olympic Games Silver 1980 Moskva 4×100 m medley relay

Yevgeny Alekseyevich Seredin (Russian: Евгений Алексеевич Середин) was a talented Russian swimmer. He was born on February 10, 1958, and passed away on April 5, 2006. Yevgeny competed in two Olympic Games, in 1976 and 1980. He was known for his skills in butterfly and freestyle swimming.

Yevgeny Seredin's Swimming Career

Yevgeny Seredin was a successful swimmer from Russia. He competed for the Soviet Union in many important events. His career highlights include winning an Olympic medal and several national titles.

Olympic Achievements

Yevgeny Seredin represented his country in the Summer Olympics. He took part in the 1976 and 1980 Games.

• In the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, he won a silver medal. This was for the 4×100 meter medley relay team event.
• He also finished fifth in the individual 100 meter butterfly race at the same Olympics.

Soviet National Titles

Yevgeny Seredin was a top swimmer in the Soviet Union. He won eight national titles during his career.

• He was the Soviet champion in the 100 meter butterfly event in 1976, 1978, and 1979.
• He also won titles in relay races. These included the medley relay from 1977 to 1979.
• Additionally, he won the 4×100 meter and 4×200 meter freestyle relays in 1979.

Life After Swimming

Yevgeny Seredin stopped competing in 1983. After retiring from professional swimming, he became a coach. He helped train new swimmers in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He shared his knowledge and experience with the next generation of athletes.