Natalia is currently ranked 14th in the 100 freestyle and 5th in the 50 freestyle. Olga Kochetkova ranked 17th in the world this year was fourth in the 100 backstroke at the European Championships. Gennady Aleshin the president of the Russian swimming federation and Vice-President of the Russian Olympic federation immediately excluded the 3 from participating on the Russian team to the World Championships in Perth. He also confirmed that this sanction will be kept regardless of the decision of the International Federation. The Russian selections for the World Championships in Perth will be announced in the next day or two.
World record is pending FINA ratification.
The record held by Misty Hyman of 26.55 was set at the World Short Course Championships in Goteborg, Sweden in April during the 100 butterfly in which Jenny set the world record of 57.79. There are two Yan Chen's on the Chinese national team. One swims I.M. and one swims Backstroke. All Rights Reserved.