So, 25-year-old Romanchuk became the bronze medalist at a distance of five km, showing a result of 53:13.90. The Ukrainian lost more than 25 seconds to the winner of the swim, Florian Wellbrock (52:48.80). Silver was won by Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri (52:52.70).

Note that for the Ukrainian it was a debut performance in this discipline at the world championship.

This is Romanchuk's second medal at the World Championships..

Previously, he won his first career bronze in the 800m freestyle.. At a distance of 1500 m, the Ukrainian took fifth place.

We add that the Ukrainian must compete in open water competitions at a distance of 10 km. The swim will take place on June 29. World Aquatics Championships in Budapest will last until July 3. The national team of Ukraine has already won nine awards (two - "

Romanchuk is a three-time winner of the World Championships in long course: two "