The World Aquatics Championships in Budapest feature a significant presence of Russian and Belarusian swimmers competing under a neutral flag. With recent titles won by Russian athletes, the competition marks a major return for these swimmers after restrictions due to geopolitical tensions. While the integration process appears to have gone smoothly, concerns about anti-doping compliance and the athletes’ ability to compete fairly are present. Notably, young talents such as Miron Lifintsev made headlines by setting junior world records.

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