Russian Olympic Champion Maria Shurochkina Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Apartment Fire
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Russian Olympic Champion Maria Shurochkina Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Apartment Fire

Russian artistic swimmer Maria Shurochkina, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, is being treated for life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out in her apartment. The 31-year-old’s clothes reportedly caught fire while she was filling the stove.

"We wish her a speedy recovery. The federation will monitor developments and provide all necessary assistance," the Russian Swimming Federation said in a statement to the Russian newspaper Sport-Express, according to Expressen.

Shurochkina was part of the Russian team that won Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo in 2021. She has also won 11 World Championship gold medals during her career.

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