Overview
- Police found the body on Tuesday morning at the Bebek waterfront near the swim’s finish, according to the Russian consulate in Istanbul.
- Officials confirmed the identity as Nikolai Swetschnikow through DNA analysis reported by Turkish and Russian state media.
- Istanbul’s prosecutor said the remains were discovered without the head, feet and arms and were clothed in a swimsuit.
- Surveillance footage and the timing chip verified that Swetschnikow began the August 24 crossing but did not reach the finish.
- More than 2,800 participants entered the 6.5‑kilometer event, which faces strong currents, and coast guard searches after the race did not locate him.