“The first gold medal at the international start in synchronized swimming was won by the Russian team in 1997.
Since that moment, not a single start has been lost, ”she said.
According to Kiseleva, it's not about “underestimating the opponents”.
“Despite the fact that you are on the first line of the world rankings, you always understand that you are breathing in your back and that rivals can prepare surprises for you.
This is the big bench that exists.
This is the development of sports in the country, in the regions and in schools.
This is a large number of talented trainers.
This is a large number of children and parents who want to be like Natalia Ishchenko, Svetlana Romashina, all the other champions who were before, who are now and who will still be.
These are undoubtedly the best coaches in the world, ”said Kiseleva.
On August 4, Svetlana Romashina and Svetlana Kolesnichenko became Olympic champions in synchronized swimming.
The Russian duo won the free skate with a score of 195.9079 points.
At the same time, Romashina, having won, became the first six-time Olympic champion in synchronized swimming in history.