Biography
Alexander Sukhorukov does not cease to surprise fans of achievements. In the sports biography of the Russian swimmer many awards. It floats freestyle, choosing a distance of 100 and 200 meters. The athlete stands for the Russian national team. When height 197 has a weight of 88 kg.Childhood and youth
Swimmer was born on February 22, 1988 in Ukhta. From early age, the boy has shown interest in water sports. Mom Svetlana Vasilyevna Suchukova was a swimming coach in the local pool and took her son to workout. Parents did not think that professional swimming seriously hobbled the boy. At first Alexander visited the pool at the request of Mom to strengthen health.
In addition to swimming, the boy tried himself in other sports, engaged in the struggle. But seeing how the child loves water, how freely feels in her, Svetlana Vasilyevna realized that the talent of his son in swimming should be developed. Under the leadership of the mother of Sukhorukov mastered the main styles of swimming and was ready to begin serious training.
Swimming
The first coach of the young athlete became Sergey Fedorov, an experienced and professional teacher. Regular training, the efforts of Suchukov allowed to quickly see the progress of the young man. Soon, Alexander begins to participate in junior competitions, taking prizes. Already then, the swimmer understood that short distances are suitable - the rapid beginning, the sprint jerk and the dynamic starting cut allowed the guy to win swims.In 2004, the athlete received an invitation to the national team. The young man begins to regularly go to international tournaments, where there shows high results. Successful was the performance of Alexander and other teams of the team in 2008 at the European Championships. Then, in severe struggle, Russian athletes were able to take silver.
In the same year, an important event was held for Sukhukov - the guy came to the number of swimmers representing Russia at the Olympic Games in Beijing. This time the guys competed in discipline 4 to 200 meters. An impressive technique, strength and impeccable preparation allowed the swimmers to go into the final and win the 2nd place. After the Olympic Games, Alexander took a small vacation, and then with new forces began training.
In 2009, he won silver at the World Championships in Rome, and next year, gold took gold at the European Championships in Budapest. The first place was expected to the young man at the Universiade in Kazan in 2013, and in a year in Berlin, the athlete won silver. The long-awaited event in Suchukov's sports career was the Summer Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
However, good luck did not accompany Russian athletes here. The relay four, which included Alexander, reached the final with the best time. But at the time of the final swim, the swimmers showed only the fourth result.
Personal life
In 2017, the wedding of Alexander Sukhukova took place. The athlete's wife became Margarita Mamun, the famous Russian gymnast, the winner of the Olympic Games in Rio.
The relationships of the pair started back in 2013, when young people met at the Universiade in Kazan. Solemn marriage was held in the registry office of Barviha near Moscow. Fans of the couple sent their congratulations to the newlyweds through "Instagram" and "Vkontakte".
Alexander Sukhorukov now
Currently, the swimmer has completed a professional career. She left professional sports and wife Alexander. Spouses travel a lot, lay out beautiful joint photos in "Instagram".In the summer of 2019, it became known that the couple expects a child. On October 3, the spouses were born firstborn.
Achievements
- 2008 - Olympiad in Beijing (Silver)
- 2009 - World Championship, Rome (Silver)
- 2010 - European Championship, Budapest (Gold)
- 2013 - World Cup, Barcelona (Silver, Bronze)
- 2013 - Universiade, Kazan (Gold)
- 2014 - European Championship, Berlin (Silver)
- 2015 - World Cup, Kazan (Silver)