Natalia Pankina

Natalia ("Natalya") Pankina (Russian: Наталья Панкина) is a Russian long distance swimmer. She was the first Russian woman who successfully swam the English Channel in 2007 in a time of 8 h 11 mins.[1] She narrowly missed a medal in the 2007 World Championships, coming 5th in the 25 km open water event, just 10 seconds behind 3rd place. As a 1st Russian Woman, Natalya won the Overall at FINA Open Water Grand Prix 2008

Natalia Pankina
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Dubai 25 km open water
Silver medal – second place 2006 Napoli 25 km open water
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Sevilla 25 km open water
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2004 Madrid 25 km open water
Silver medal – second place 2006 Budapest 25 km open water
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Potsdam 25 km open water

References
  1. Dover Life Channel Swimming - Successful Crossings


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