Not quite if taking the world. In the Olympics they are 16th. After US and Australia there are 6 other European nations before them. I grant you the old USSR skewed the situation. I have no problem with cheats in any sport or any nation being exposed and expelled. Otherwise it is just not worth...
I'll say it quietly but it seems a bit strange that Russia who are not known as a swimming nation are suddenly winning loads of medals and world, or close to, world records.
Our team seems to build up slowly over many years.
Perhaps I am a cynic!!!