Alyaksandra Herasimenya welcomed at Minsk airport (photo, video)

Bronze medal winner Alyaksandra Herasimenya returned to Minsk from Rio on the evening of August 16. She won the medal in the 50 metres freestyle. Friends, relatives, fans, journalists and officials (Minister of Sport Alyaksandr Shamko) met her at the airport. Alyaksandra shared her impressions:

"I still do not realize that I have won a medal… I am impressed to see you here. I am very pleased to meet those who supported me. Thank you very much for being with me and supporting me every minute! This is essential for me.”

The 30-year-old swimmer is not planning to finish her sports career and is going to participate in the world championship in Canada. She wants to have a rest and forget about the sports diet for a while.