Anatoly Zhuravlev

Anatoly Zhuravlev
Born (1958-11-27) November 27, 1958
Nationality Russia
OccupationSwimming coach
Years active1989 - present
Awards

Anatoly Valentinovich Zhuravlev (Russian: Анатолий Валентинович Журавлев; born November 27, 1958) is a Russian swimming coach, Honored Coach of Russia, and coach of the Russian national swimming team since 2009. He served as the head coach of the Russian national team from 2013 to 2015.[1]

Biography

Anatoly Zhuravlev began his swimming career during the Soviet period, collaborating with Viktor Avdienko on the USSR national team. In 1989, he was invited to the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, where he made a significant contribution to the development of swimming in the region.[1]

He is considered a specialist who effectively unites young and experienced athletes, implementing modern training methods and staying at the forefront of sports science and practice.[2][3]

Notable students

Oxana Verevka - Honored Master of Sports of Russia, European Champion, multiple medalist at World Championships.

Achievements and awards

References

  1. ^ a b "Anatoly Zhuravlev celebrates anniversary!" (in Russian). All-Russian Swimming Federation. 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  2. ^ "Head coach of the Russian national swimming team Anatoly Zhuravlev: "No one has an easy life."" (in Russian). mk.ru. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  3. ^ "Zhuravlev: We won't fall below first place in Baku" (in Russian). championat.com. June 10, 2015. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  4. ^ "Coaches and specialists". All-Russian Swimming Federation. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  5. ^ "Russian National Team" (in Russian). sbornayarossii.ru. June 10, 2015. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  6. ^ "Anatoly Zhuravlev: We aim to win 10-12 medals at the Olympics" (in Russian). sovsport.ru. December 12, 2012. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  7. ^ "Anatoly Zhuravlev: Our task is to increase competition among Russian athletes" (in Russian). new.russwimming.ru. November 23, 2012. Retrieved 2025-05-22.