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Popov retires from swimming.(Brief Article)
Russian swimming great Alexander Popov, 33, announced he was retiring from competitive swimming after a distinguished 15-year career. The four-time Olympic gold medalist reached his decision during a short-course World Cup meet in Moscow this past January. Popov is best remembered for winning the 50-and 100-meter freestyle at the 1992 ...
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