Yana Klochkova: How a Legend of Ukrainian Sport Loses Reputation Due to Crimea.

She turned 43 years old

The celebrated Ukrainian swimmer Yana Klochkova turned 43 on August 7. This athlete was associated with Ukraine's greatest successes at the Olympics.

A Happy Sporting Life

In the early 2000s, Klochkova's name became synonymous with the triumph of Ukrainian sports. She has four Olympic gold medals, which is a record for the country. Only Olga Harlan has won more Olympic medals, but Yana also has silver and bronze medals. In addition, she is the holder of 14 World Championship medals, 28 European Championship awards, and 50 national records.

What Happened to Klochkova

After concluding her sports career, Klochkova participated in various projects, but did not become as media recognizable as other athletes. After the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, Yana appeared less frequently in public.

Recently she traveled to occupied Crimea with her son, where her parents reside. Some citizens believe that Klochkova's silence is a forced step, as she found herself in a difficult situation. However, others do not understand why the athlete went to the occupied territory at all.

Yana Klochkova is a famous Ukrainian swimmer with impressive achievements in her sports career. She has won numerous medals at the Olympics and World Championships, but lately has been causing some controversies with her behavior, particularly her trip to the occupied territory of Crimea.