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(Swimmer) Alexander Popov, a retired Russian swimmer, is celebrated as one of the greatest sprint swimmers of all time. He won Olympic gold medals in the 50m and 100m freestyle events at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, a feat unparalleled in Olympic history. Popov also held world records in the 50m and 100m freestyle events for several years. In 2003, at the age of 31, he clinched gold medals in the same events at the World Championships, further cementing his legacy in the sport.
