Sergey Makov

Sergey Konstantinovich Makov (; born in Barnaul, Russia) is a Russian former competitive backstroke swimmer, Master of Sport of Russia, International Class, and a former member of the Russian national swimming team (2005–2013). He is a European Championships medalist and World Cup champion, as well as a former world record holder in the mixed medley relay.

Career Makov began swimming at the age of eight under coach E.N. Saulina. Later, he trained under Valery Bachin, an Honored Coach of Russia, and represented the Armed Forces (Omsk) team.

In 2013, Makov moved to Omsk to continue his career, and after retirement transitioned to coaching.

Achievements Master of Sports of Russia, International Class Former world record holder in the 4×50 m mixed medley relay Silver medalist at the 2011 European Short Course Swimming Championships in the 4×50 m medley relay. Champion and multiple medalist at the FINA Swimming World Cup stages: Gold: Moscow 2013, 4×50 m mixed medley relay Silver: Daejeon 2005, 50 m backstroke; Moscow 2011, 50 m backstroke; Moscow 2012, 4×50 m mixed medley relay Bronze: Moscow 2011, 100 m backstroke

At the Russian Championships: National champion: 2004 – 50 m backstroke 2006 — 4×100 m medley relay Multiple silver and bronze medalist in both long course and short course national championships (2004–2012)

Doping case On 12 October 2013, Makov was suspended for two years by FINA for an anti-doping rule violation. A sample collected during the Moscow leg of the 2013 FINA World Cup tested positive for Ostarine, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM).

Masters competitions After retiring from professional swimming, Makov began competing in the "Masters" category. He is a European and Russian record holder in his age group.

Coaching career In 2016, Makov founded the "Swim Master" swimming school in Omsk. In 2021, a branch of the school was opened in Pavlodar. Since its founding, the school has trained over 3,700 people, with more than 1,500 students engaged in regular training.

Personal life Makov is married and has a son. He resides in Omsk.