May 23, 2023: the All-Russian Canoe Championships took place in the city of Krasnodar on May 18-23. The best athletes of Russia were competing at such distances as 200 meters, 500 meters, 1000 meters, and 5000 meters.

The trainees of Taganrog's Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve No. 3 performed well in the competition. A remarkable success was achieved by Maxim Spesivtsev, who brings home four gold medals (in men's kayak single 500m and 1000m, men's kayak double 500m, men's kayak quad 500m). Earlier he became undisputed champion by winning other three gold medals in March 2023.


In addition, Vitaly Yershov won two gold medals (in men's kayak double 500m, men's kayak quad 500m) and silver (in men's kayak single 500m).

We congratulate Maxim Spesivtsev and Vitaly Yershov on their successful performance and wish them every success in their further careers, as well as new victories and major achievements.