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Vlad Morozov: Photo Courtesy: Mine Kasapoglu \/ ISL<\/p><\/div>\n

Morozov had led the way into the semis in the first event of the evening session, stopping the clock at 21.59 ahead of Kliment Kolesnikov (22.17) which\u00a0followed a blast of 21.89 by Kolesnikov in the prelims.<\/p>\n

The one-length race was the final chance for the London 2012 relay bronze medallist to clinch a individual berth in Tokyo after he came fourth in the 100.<\/p>\n

Morozov took it with both hands and was a clear winner, 0.14 outside his Russian record and while inside the 22.01 required.<\/p>\n

Behind him an intriguing battle had unfolded with Kolesnikov and Ilya Shevchenko<\/strong> both stopping the clock at 22.01, both bang on the required time.<\/p>\n

After reaching out to the Russian Swimming Federation, Swimming World was informed that the swimmer with the fastest time in the semi-final would be given the second slot behind Morozov.<\/p>\n

That was Kolesnikov with a time of 22.17 with Shevchenko one place and 0.01 behind in 22.18. Fine margins indeed.<\/p>\n

Kolesnikov has had a sensational few days in Kazan. He was 0.08 off his own 50 back world record in 24.08 and matched then lowered Evgeny Rylov’s official Russian 100 back record \u00a0before the 2019 world silver medallist reclaimed it in 52.12 \u2013 0.01 off\u00a0Camille Lacourt\u2019<\/strong>s European mark \u2013 with Kolesnikov clocking 52.24.<\/a><\/p>\n

Then came his 47.31 hammer in the 100 free<\/a> to go fifth all-time in textile and 10th all-suits.<\/p>\n

Kolesnikov was back in the water 20 minutes later, swimming a backstroke leg of 52.63 as Moscow won the club medley relay in 3:31.90.<\/p>\n

Minakov Takes Flight<\/h3>\n
Minakov added the 100 fly to the 100 free spot he clinched behind Kolesnikov and his shuddering 47.31<\/a> to qualify with some ease.<\/p>\n
Third at the 50 in 24.00, the 19-year-old came home in 27.17 for a time of 51.17 that was 0.29 ahead of Mikhail Vekovishchev\u00a0<\/strong>whose time of 51.46 was inside the cut.<\/p>\n
Roman Shevlyakov<\/strong> was third in 51.99.<\/p>\n
Egorova Doubles Up After Kirpichnikova Duel<\/h3>\n
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Anna Egorova: Photo Courtesy: Donna Nelson<\/p><\/div>\n
Egorova has enjoyed a fine season so far and she followed up her national 400 free mark of 4:04.10 on day two with victory in the 800 but only after a duel with Kirpichnikova which saw the pair trade the lead throughout.<\/p>\n
Kirpichnikova was second behind Egorova in the 400 while also claiming the 1500 free title and she led by 0.05 at 650 as she turned in 6:51.93 to 6:51.98.<\/p>\n
Egorova, the 2018 European bronze medallist, then moved ahead and went into the final 100 0.24secs ahead.<\/p>\n
A final 100 of 60.87 propelled Egorova home in 8:24.35 ahead of Kirpichnikova whose time of 8:24.84 was also inside the cut for Tokyo.<\/p>\n
Alexandra Khaylova<\/strong> was more than 21secs behind in third in 8:45.87.<\/p>\n
Two Qualifiers For The Longest Race<\/h3>\n
Egorov clocked 14:57.72 in the 1500 free with Martynychev’s time of 15:00.12 also inside the cut.<\/p>\n
Daria K. Ustinova<\/strong> won the 200 back but her time of 2:10.82 was outside the standard required for Tokyo.<\/p>\n
The European silver medallist went ahead on the third 50 but her efforts saw her fall 0.43secs outside the cut.<\/p>\n
Anastasia Klyarovskaya<\/strong> was second in 2:12.40.<\/p>\n
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