Evgeny Rylov

Evgeny Mikhailovich Rylov was born on September 23, 1996, in Novotroitsk, Russia. While his father, Mikhail Rylov, was a former footballer, Evgeny chose a path in swimming, demonstrating early talent. He holds the rank of staff police sergeant in the Moscow Oblast Police and competes for the Moscow Oblast region in Russian competitions. His early career milestones include significant achievements at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China, where he earned three gold medals and one silver medal, setting two world junior records in the process.

Rylov made his senior international debut at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, earning a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke and setting a Russian national record. He continued his progression by securing a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, re-breaking his European record in the 200-meter backstroke. In 2017, he achieved a significant turning point by winning a gold medal at the World Championships in Budapest in the 200-meter backstroke, becoming the first Russian male swimmer since 2003 to win an individual long course world championship gold medal.

His career peaked at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, held in 2021, where he won two gold medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke events, setting a European record in the 100m backstroke and an Olympic record in the 200m backstroke. He also contributed to a silver medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. Rylov’s accomplishments include multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals across World Championships (long and short course) and European Championships, showcasing consistent performance at the highest levels of competitive swimming.