Vladimir Salnikov Olympic Games in Moscow

Vladimir Salnikov (in the picture) of USSR after winning the 1500 metres freestyle event at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Salnikov won the gold medal with a time of 14:58:27 minutes.

Known as the Sultan of swimming, Salnikov created 12 world records. At the Moscow Olympics, he won three gold medals. In Seoul, he added one more.

He was the first man to break the 15-minute barrier in 1500m freestyle. Salnikov's titles also include four World Championship gold medals, four European Championship gold medals and one European Championship silver medal.