Alexander Popov Rank
About Alexander Popov
He is a world renowned sports celebrity who is famed as a swimmer. The Russian is highly regarded as one of the best sprint swimmers in history.
Personal Life
The name given to him when he was born was Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov and his swimming journey started when he was a little boy. He trained at Children and Youth Sports School even though the water scared him at the time. He succeeded in overcoming his fears with the help of his father.
Career
He participated in the Olympic Games where he emerged winner four times and was in second place five times. With the World Championship, he won six times and came in second place four times.
The World Aquatics championship was the tournament he never won but managed to make it to third place twice. Also, he recorded his greatest success in the European Aquatics Championships, where he emerged winner twenty-one times, came in second place three times and third place twice. He kept swimming professionally till he decided to retire in 2005.
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F.A.Q. about Alexander Popov
When is his birthday?
Alexander Popov's birthday is on November 16, 1971.
In how many days is his birthday?
Alexander's birthday is in 208 days
How old is he?
He is 52 years old.
Where is Alexander from?
He was born in Russia.
What is Alexander Popov's height?
He is 6′ 6″ (1.97m) tall.