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Russian Swimmer Found Dead; Investigation into Safety Concerns Launched

1/22/2026

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Nikolai Svechnikov, a Russian swimmer, was confirmed dead after going missing at the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim on August 24, 2025.
His body was found near the Bebek embankment.
It was identified through DNA testing.
Alperen Çakmak, the family’s lawyer, urged a swift investigation into negligence by organizers and the Turkish Olympic Committee, citing safety concerns raised by swimmers.
Istanbul prosecutors are conducting an investigation.

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Story summary

Nikolai Svechnikov, a Russian swimmer, was confirmed dead after going missing at the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim on August 24, 2025.
His body was found near the Bebek embankment.
It was identified through DNA testing.
Alperen Çakmak, the family’s lawyer, urged a swift investigation into negligence by organizers and the Turkish Olympic Committee, citing safety concerns raised by swimmers.
Istanbul prosecutors are conducting an investigation.