Tarasevich Swims in Olympic Semifinal in 200 Back

Louisville SR Grigory Tarasevich reacts after winning the 100 Yard Backstroke during the 2017 ACC Men?s Swimming Championship in Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017. (Photo by Todd Kirkland, theACC.com)

July 28, 2021 | Swimming & Diving

Cards take global stage in Tokyo

By: Nancy Worley

TOKYO -- University of Louisville swimmer Grigory Tarasevich turned in a 1:57.06 in the semifinals of the 200M backstroke at the Tokyo Olympic Games swimming for the Russian Olympic Committee.

His teammate, Evgeny Rylov, the reigning World Champion will be seeded first going into the final after going 1:54.45. Tarasevich will not advance to the final, finishing 12^th overall.

Tomorrow
Tatiana Salcutan of Moldova will swim in the prelims of the 200M Backstroke.

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