This presentation is made by Grudina Elena, Novodvinskaya GimnasiyaForm 10 B

Yevgeny Lagunov

Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lagunov (first name sometimes spelled "Evgeny" ) was born on the 14 th of December 1985 in Arkhangelsk.

He's always loved swimming, that’s why he went to the swimming school.

Soon Lagunov made great strides. Almost immediately he was admitted to the Junior competitions. Then Evgeny started to gain one victory after another.

Until 2003 Evgeny sang on internal competitions. In the same season Lagunov was accepted in the state national team of Russia.

His first success at the high-level young swimmer achieved in 2004. He became a silver prizewinner of Championship of Europe.

Evgeny debuted Olympic Games held in Athens. He participated in the relay race at the distance of 4 to 100 metres and together with his comrades made the final.

For the Olympic games in Beijing Lagunov was ready. He participated in the final swim relay 4 by 200 metres and has achieved the highest results. Russian sportsman won the silver at the Olympics, confirming his international class.

We are proud of him!