Here you have a photo of Vladimir Salnikov, the swimmer that broke the barrier in the 1500 meters back in 1983 when he swam under 15 minutes for the first time in history. At this time he is in the stands watching another swimmer Sun Yang almost break another barrier of swimming a 1500 under a 58.0 per 100. Unreal! His last 100 was 53+.

Two men that have written great chapters in the history of distance swimming.

A privilege to be here watching all this. I am so happy that my family is here to enjoy this moment.