{"id":505923,"date":"2022-06-01T05:17:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T12:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=505923"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:09:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T00:09:34","slug":"voice-for-the-sport-shed-not-a-tear-for-evgeny-rylov-olympic-champ-and-supporter-of-murderous-regime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/voice-for-the-sport-shed-not-a-tear-for-evgeny-rylov-olympic-champ-and-supporter-of-murderous-regime\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Shed a Tear For Evgeny Rylov, Olympic Champ and Supporter of Murderous Regime"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the June issue of Swimming World Magazine, Editor-in-Chief John Lohn writes an editorial offering no pity for Russian Evgeny Rylov, whose actions supporting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the Ukraine are disturbing.<\/em><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no denying the talent of Evgeny Rylov<\/strong>. He\u2019s earned recognition as the best backstroker in the world, courtesy of the Olympic titles he captured last summer in Tokyo. And given his international consistency through the years, including excellence at the World Championships, there\u2019s no arguing his status as an all-timer in his specialty stroke.<\/p>\n

This summer, though, the 25-year-old Russian will be noticeably absent when the World Championships are held at the Duna Arena in Budapest. Even before FINA declared Russian athletes ineligible for the World Champs, due to their homeland\u2019s invasion of the Ukraine, Rylov announced he would voluntarily skip Worlds. Why? His Instagram account told the story:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn support of Russian Paralympians, in support of all Russian athletes who have been removed from international competitions, I refuse to go to the (World Championships) this summer. I believe that losing competition is losing the development of sport. As sad as it may sound, sport cannot move without decent competitors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sad, indeed.<\/p>\n

But, yes, it can.<\/p>\n

Apparently, Rylov is of the notion that the sporting world\u2014and its progress\u2014holds greater significance than the thousands of lives that have been lost to Vladimir Putin\u2019s<\/strong> tyrannical assault and declaration of war on Ukraine. Rylov proved this stance when he attended\u2014and appeared on stage\u2014during a rally supporting Putin.<\/p>\n

In response to Rylov\u2019s decision, FINA<\/a> imposed a nine-month suspension on the four-time Olympic medalist. The ban runs through Jan. 20, 2023, which makes the end date just a bit longer than the FINA ban of all Russian athletes through the end of 2022. FINA\u2019s decision also follows the move by Speedo, previously Rylov\u2019s sponsor, to dump the Russian from its roster of athletes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don’t understand what I did, but in the end, (FINA) filed a complaint against me for (comments that) offended the feelings of other athletes,\u201d Rylov told Russian media. \u201cYou see, I offended them by simply supporting my country, my president. I don\u2019t know how to argue with that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rylov\u2019s words appeal for pity, as he tries to paint himself as a victim of political circumstance. Instead, his position is pathetic, and a callous nature is revealed. Political victims in the sport are easy to find. Ask Tracy Caulkins<\/strong> and Craig Beardsley<\/strong>. Ask Rowdy<\/strong> Gaines<\/strong> and Mary T. Meagher<\/strong>. Ask Cynthia Woodhead<\/strong> and Brian Goodell<\/strong>. What about Jonty Skinner<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Rylov is nothing similar, and the moment he publicly supported the invasion of Ukraine, and the murder of innocent citizens, he yielded any empathy sent in his direction. Simply, he identified as a dictatorial sympathizer whose presence on an international pool deck wouldn\u2019t be missed if he never again appeared in a Russian cap. Who cares if he never again competes for whatever three-letter acronym is used to identify athletes representing a country whose human-rights violations have been complemented by a government-guided doping system?<\/p>\n

This summer, other Russian athletes will be affected by Putin\u2019s power-hungry maneuvers. The All-England Club, which organizes Wimbledon, announced in mid-April that it was banning entries from all tennis players representing Russia and Belarus, which has strong ties to Putin\u2019s government. In this instance, that decision can be debated. Those players, including Grand Slam titlist Daniil<\/strong> Medvedev<\/strong>, have not publicly cheered Putin\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n

Back to the pool, neither has Olympic medalist Kliment Kolesnikov<\/strong>, who won\u2019t get the chance to compete for several medals. Is connecting their nationality to their leaders\u2019 despotic ways a fair approach? Arguments can go both ways.<\/p>\n

What is inarguable is the way Rylov has carried himself, first through his for-all-to-see appearance, and second for his pitiful words.<\/p>\n

So, shed not a tear for Evgeny Rylov this summer\u2014and through the duration of his suspension. If the backstroke events are missing a power player, so be it. Better that scenario unfold than for the sport to witness an outward supporter of murder honored on a podium.<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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