On the first day of action at Russian nationals in Moscow, Yana Martynova became the first swimmer to book a London 2012 ticket with a 4:38.69 victory in the 400m medley.

There was no joy in the other two finals, however, Elena Sokolova on 4:12.29 at the helm of the 400m freestyle for women and Igor Degtyarev on 3:48.94 up front in the men's race, neither victory time an Olympic qualifier.