Sergey Vladimirovich Sokolovsky (;born 19 January 1969 in Krasnoyarsk-45, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Soviet Union) is a former Soviet swimmer specializing in the breaststroke. He is a silver medalist of the 1987 European Aquatics Championships, a multiple-time champion and medalist of the USSR championships, and a USSR record holder. Member of the USSR national team from 1985 to 1990. Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class (1987).
Biography.
Sokolovsky began swimming in 1977 at the youth sports school in Krasnoyarsk under the guidance of coach Vladimir Avdeev. In 1989, he graduated from the Siberian Academy of Physical Culture (formerly known as the Omsk Institute of Physical Culture).
Career.
Three-time USSR champion and multiple-time medalist.
Champion and medalist of the Spartakiad of the Peoples of the USSR.
USSR record holder.
Winner of the USSR vs. GDR dual meet (1986, 200 m breaststroke – 2:18.75).