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The Czar has taken the throne 🔥 #swimming #worldchampionships #gold #popov #freestyle
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Alexander Popov’s career kicked off at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. And his last World Championships was also in the Barcelona in 2003.
The Czar went on to win the 100m Freestyle with a time of 48.42 and the later on securing the double, as he won the 50m Freestyle as well.
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