Илья Захаров
Olympic diving champion
London's gold and the tropics of Bali
Olympic champion of London 2012 in the 3-meter springboard, vice-champion in synchronized diving, multiple medalist of European and World Championships Ilya Zakharov is a man accustomed to victories. But after his triumph, he chose not another competition, but a honeymoon in Bali with his parents.
Interview
"Ilya, why did you choose Bali for your vacation?"
"I've never been here before, and a tropical island in the Indian Ocean is the perfect place for a honeymoon. But we decided to vacation as a whole family, because due to training I rarely see my parents."
"How did you find out about the club?"
"Our parents saw the advertisement and suggested we give it a try. We haven't regretted it for a moment. The club gave us everything: spacious apartments, a personal consultant who became a friend, and complete freedom. We visited volcanoes, rice terraces, jungles, and endless beaches. The sunset at the temple on the west coast was mesmerizing."
— Sport is your life. How did you get into diving?
At 6 years old, I joined a sports section, and at 9, I lost my first competition. But it was that defeat that made me train even harder. Now my plans are simple: training, training, and more training. I need to defend the honor of Russia.
— What are your wishes for the club?
"The Alliance" is one big family. I wish them prosperity, and for clients — more rest, because rest is health.