Ihor Snitko

Ukrainian swimmer (born 1978) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ihor Snitko (Ігор Снітко, also spelled Igor Snitko, born 13 August 1978) is a freestyle swimmer from Ukraine, who was a specialist in the long-distance events. He won the silver medal in the men's 1500 m freestyle event at the 1997 European Championships in Seville, Spain, followed by the gold medal two years later in Istanbul. He represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Atlanta, Georgia (1996).

FullnameІгор Снітко
Nationality Ukraine
Born (1978-08-13) 13 August 1978 (age 47)
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
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Ihor Snitko
Personal information
Full nameІгор Снітко
Nationality Ukraine
Born (1978-08-13) 13 August 1978 (age 47)
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place1999 Istanbul1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place1997 Seville1500 m freestyle
European Open Water Championships
Bronze medal – third place2011 Eilat10 km open water
European Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place1996 Rostock1500 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place1998 Sheffield1500 m freestyle
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1997 Catania800 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2001 Beijing400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2001 Beijing800 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2001 Beijing1500 m freestyle
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Snitko was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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