Novgorod swimmer Egor Babinich successfully started the season at the first stage of the Russian Cup. This was reported on social networks by the Deputy Governor of the Novgorod Region, Elena Kirilova.

The competition was held in Ruza, Moscow region. Babinich won silver in the 400-meter freestyle and bronze in the 200-meter freestyle. Kirilova congratulated the athlete and coach Elena Gennadyevna Ivanova and wished them new victories.

In April last year, Babinich won gold in the 400-meter freestyle at the Russian Championships in Kazan, and in August he took medals at the World Championships.

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