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Boris Talan

Boris Talan

Olympic Competitor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Olympic Swim Performance Specialist

  • Education

    • Naval Academy, Russia

      1982 - 1985

    • Saint Petersburg National State University of Physical Education, Sports and Health named after P. F. Lesgaft

      1985 - 1989
      Master's degree Sport Physiology

  • Experience

    • USSR National Swim Team

      Jan 1984 - Jan 1987
      Olympic Competitor

      Competitor in Olympic trials in 1988, 1986 national record set in 400 IM relay, 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke, silver medal for the 400 IM relay in the 1986 USSR/European competition.

    • Russian Government

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1994
      Chairman of Sports

      Oversaw region of 60,000 people with over 30 direct reports. Oversaw implementation and budget for all sporting competitions for over 15 sports, such as swimming, soccer, basketball, bodybuilding, volleyball, track & field.

    • Swim Performance Specialist

      Jan 1995 - now
      Olympic Swim Performance Specialist

      Premier private swim coach for all age ranges and all abilities, with an emphasis on biomechanical motion. Teaches students from their first swim all the way to national competitions and world championships in both swimming and triathlon. Most recently was the guest speaker at the Russian National Swim conference. CPR and WSI certified.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR

    • Water Safety Instructor

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Straight of Gibraltar Successful Crossing - 2009 Successful crossing from Spain to Africa
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      English Channel Successful Crossing - 2006 Successful relay crossing from England to France 11hours, 26 minutes, 41 seconds
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Alcatraz Aquathon - 2005 Top ten finisher "Escape from Alcatraz"
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Ironman New Zealand - 2005
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Ironman Brazil - 2002
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      New York City Marathon - 2000 Placed 807 out of 29,366time of 03hr05min06sec
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Swim around Manhattan - 1997 Achieved title of World Record Holder time of 7hrs, 17min, 57sec
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      United States Masters National Record set in 400IM Relay - 1996
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Olympic trials - 1988
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      USSR/European Competition Silver Medal - 1986 silver medal for the 400 IM relay and national record set in 400 IM relay, 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      Olympic trials - 1984
    • Awarded to Boris Talan
      USSR National Swim Team 1984-1987 - Captain of the Swim Team, Competitor in Olympic trials in 1988 and 1984, 1986 national record set in 400 IM relay, 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke, silver medal for the 400 IM relay in the 1986 USSR/European competition.