The message reads, in part:
“You came first in the 400m freestyle swimming event, leaving all other competitors behind. I am sure that this spectacular success will become an inspiration for your new achievements.”
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Congratulations to swimmer Andrei Nikolayev, gold medallist at XVI Summer Paralympics in Tokyo
Vladimir Putin congratulated Andrei Nikolayev on winning the men’s 400m freestyle swimming event at the XVI Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo.