Renowned swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia leaves Belarus
Aliaksandra Herasimenia (third on the left) among like-minded athletes / instagram.com
She is now based in Vilnius, heading the Belarusian Fund for Sports Solidarity.
A three-time Olympic medalist, swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia has left Belarus. According to Tribuna, she headed the Belarusian Fund for Sports Solidarity and is now in Vilnius. This organization helps athletes who suffered from the actions of the Belarusian authorities. Aliaksandra Herasimenia is inc charge of coordination issues.
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