Dmitry Lazarev
Dmitry Gennadievich Lazarev | |
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| Born | January 17, 1975 |
| Nationality |  Soviet Union →  Russia |
| Occupation | Swimming coach |
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Dmitry Gennadievich Lazarev (Russian: Дмитрий Геннадьевич Лазарев; born January 17, 1975, Moscow, USSR) is a Russian swimming coach, Honored Coach of Russia, and Master of Sports of the USSR in swimming.
Biography
[edit]Lazarev graduated with honors from the Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture (MSAPC) in 1996. He has over 25 years of experience working with children and elite athletes, starting with beginner groups.[1]
In recognition of his achievements in coaching, Dmitry Lazarev was awarded the honorary title of "Honored Coach of Russia" in 2018.[2] In 2022, he was awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" I degree.[3]
Under his guidance, not only Olympic medalists and record holders have been trained, but also numerous Masters of Sport and Candidates for Master of Sport. Lazarev has also worked at the international club "Energy Standard" and is one of the leading coaches of the Russian national swimming team.[4]
Notable students
[edit]- Two-time medalist at the 2020 Olympic Games (silver in the 100m backstroke and bronze in the 100m freestyle).
- Six-time world champion in short course.
- Three-time medalist at the 2019 World Championships.
- Six-time European champion, and 13-time European champion in short course.
- Six-time champion at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
- Two-time world record holder and six-time former world record holder. Multiple-time European and Russian record holder.
- Bronze medalist at the 2019 Summer Universiade.
- Participant at the 2021 Summer Olympic Games.
- Multiple winner and medalist at the Russian Championships and Cups in swimming, and at the international competition “Vladimir Salnikov Cup”.
Current activities
[edit]Dmitry Lazarev continues his active involvement in swimming as a senior coach, preparing elite athletes. Notably, he remains the personal coach of Kliment Kolesnikov, who aims to compete at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.[5]
In addition, Lazarev actively participates in professional coaching events. In October 2024, he was a speaker at the annual swimming coaches’ forum, presenting on a comprehensive approach to long-term swimmer development, covering areas such as long-term planning, goal setting, microcycle design, workload management, medical support, and psychological preparation.
Lazarev also works as a senior coach at the Moscow Swimming Academy, leveraging his extensive experience with athletes of all levels, from beginners to masters of sport.[6]
Awards
[edit]- In 2018, he was awarded the honorary sports title “Honored Coach of Russia.”[2]
- By decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated July 1, 2022, Dmitry Lazarev was awarded the state award - the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" I degree.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Trainers of the school. About the trainer". murenaswim.ru. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ a b "Dmitry Lazarev awarded the honorary sports title "Honored Coach of Russia"". new.russwimming.ru. All-Russian Swimming Federation. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ a b "Swimming Federation of the City of Moscow. Congratulations!". mosswimming.ru. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Swimming school "Murena". About Us". mosswimming.ru. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Coach Lazarev confirmed that Kolesnikov will compete in the 2025 World Swimming Championships". bookmaker-ratings.ru. 16 Apr 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ "Dmitry Lazarev spoke at the annual forum of swimming coaches 2024". murenaswim.ru. 16 Apr 2025. Retrieved 2025-05-13.