Evgeny Rylov

Evgeny Rylov is an Olympic champion specializing in backstroke events, bringing a competitive spirit and a record of international success to various platforms. After earning three gold medals and one silver medal, and setting two world junior records at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China, Evgeny Rylov made his senior international debut at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan. There, he secured a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke, simultaneously establishing a new Russian national record. His early career showcased an exceptional talent, quickly positioning him as a formidable competitor on the global stage.

This momentum culminated at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, held in 2021, where Rylov delivered a historic performance, winning two gold medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke events. During these Olympic victories, he set a European record in the 100-meter backstroke and an Olympic record in the 200-meter backstroke, also contributing to a silver medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. In 2021, Rylov was recognized as the MVP of the 9th match in the regular season of the International Swimming League (ISL) season 3, highlighting his continued impact in professional swimming circuits. Beyond the pool, Rylov holds the rank of staff police sergeant in the Moscow Oblast Police, and continues to compete for the Moscow Oblast region in national Russian competitions, consistently demonstrating his competitive spirit and commitment to excellence at the highest levels of the sport.