Russian Olympic swimming legend leaves country – media

Synchronized swimming icon Anastasia Davydova has reportedly said she has no plans to return

Five-time Olympic champion Anastasia Davydova has left Russia and has notified staff at her swimming center that she has “no plans to return,” according to reports.

Davydova, 39, is among the most successful synchronized swimmers of all time.

She won double gold at both the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Games, before winning another title in London in 2012.