Natalia Pankina

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Natalia Pankina
Personal information
Born1983 (1983)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Dubai 25 km open water
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Napoli 25 km open water
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Sevilla 25 km open water
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Madrid 25 km open water
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Budapest 25 km open water
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Potsdam 25 km open water

Natalia ("Natalya") Pankina (Russian : Наталья Панкина, born 1983) 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]

Natalya is multiple Winner and Medalists for FINA Open Water Grand Prix and World Cups during the period of 1999-2009. 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

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References

  1. Dover Life Channel Swimming - Successful Crossings