The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a wide article devoted to XXXIII Bulgarian
Masters Swimming Championships. That amazing event is going to be held
on 11-12 of September 2010 in the town of Velingrad. The place of the Champs:
50 m out-door swimming pool with mineral water known as “Plazha” in Velingrad.
More than 200 participants from all around the country are expected.
The phenomenal
Bulgarian open water swimmer Petar Stoychev won the 2010 Ohrid FINA
Grand Prix Marathon (30 km distance) with the time of 5:37.0. The FBSS
(First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents wide material about that amazing
and historical victory. Congratulations from the native land!
2010
Budapest Champs – Bulgarian participation....
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The FBSS (First
Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents an article about the Bulgarian participation
at the 2010 Budapest Championships written from its editor-in-chief.
Especially the worthy performances from Ekaterina Avramova (Back) and Nina
Rangelova (Free) are mentioned. The video
clip of the Rangelova's participation in the Women's 200 free semi-final
race (Day-5) is included.
Ekaterina
Avramova, one of the best Bulgarian backstroke swimmer ever represents
its nation at the present 30th European Swimming Championships that
is helding in the Hungarian capital (August 09-15, 2010). Here we present
the Avramova's Semi Final race (video clip) in the women's 200 backstroke
that was held on the Champ's Day-1 where she ranked 9th overall with the
time of 2:12.92. See also the FBSS's short report from the pen of Editor-in-Chief...
(Ph
by Swim Star 2000 Agency)
2010
Youth Olympic in Singapore – women’s preview...
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the swimming women’s preview regarding
2010
Youth Olympic in Singapore. All favorites in all strokes are presented.
The author of that amazing report is the well-known Bulgarian swimming
statistician – Mr. Rumen Atanassov.
August 10,
2010---Prepared by Y.Stoychev & I.Tsanov...
2010
Prince Islands tournament – successfully concluded...
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The FBSS (First
Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents the report about just concluded 2010
Prince Islands tournament in Turkey. In 26th edition of that international
tournament teams from 5 countries have participated.
2010
Youth Olympic in Singapore – men’s preview...
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the swimming men’s preview regarding 2010
Youth Olympic Games, being held next two weeks in Singapore. All favorites
in all strokes are presented. The author of that amazing swim analyze is
the well-known Bulgarian swimming statistician – Mr. Rumen Atanassov.
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the report of open water swimmer Emil
Lyubenov about the most popular swim marathon in Bulgaria Galata-Varna.
That young long distance swimmer placed second this year at an amazing
swim event. In men’s concurrence the first place obtained Alexander Nikolov
from Plovdiv, in women’s – Maria Zlatkova from Sofia. Congratulations!
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents an exclusive interview with Miss Ana Karadzhova
– a talented Bulgarian backstroke swimmer. The 16-years old athlete belongs
to team of Damini-LV Sofia and she is coached from Mrs. Teodora Lazarova.
In an open manner the young swimmer answers the questions of Ivan Tsanov.
Good luck!
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Click here for the
Interview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)..
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July 30, 2010---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
The
first man who swam front crawl at Ohrid Lake....
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Slavejko
(Slave) Filev
(1924-1999) is the first man who swam front crawl at the Ohrid Lake. In
1939 the 14-years old Filev has seen in Ohrid the movie “Tarzan” with Johnny
Weissmuller. After seeing it many times, Slave Filev has began to practice
first time ever front crawl at the Ohrid Lake. The First Bulgarian Swimming
Site presents a portrait of that unforgettable swim giant.
2010 Summer
Bulgarian Absolute Championships concluded successfully the last week-end
in the city of Varna. The best swimmers were Ventsislav Ajdarski
(4 gold medals by men’s) and Nina Rangelova (6 gold medals with
2 national best times by women’s). The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
a wide analytical report written from the pen of Ivan Tsanov about that
event.
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the European 2010 Absolute Championships
in Hungary – Top-10 women’s preview. The preview is consisted of two materials
– the first one is wide written article about the favorites in all strokes
and events, while the second one – the current women’s ranking with 2 swimmers
per country prior to Budapest. The author is the well-known BUL swim statistician
Mr. Rumen Atanassov.
P.Stoychev
- bronze medal in 25k at Roberval (CAN)....
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The legendary
Bulgarian long-distance swimmer Petar Stoychev won the bronze medal
in 25 km race at the 6Th FINA World OWS Championship that was held
in Roberval (Canada). In the men’s longest event, A. Meyer (USA) was the
best and V. Cleri (ITA) got the silver. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site
presents a wide article about the future of that amazing BUL swimmer.
In the town
of Kavarna (BUL North Black Sea Coastline) the I International Water
Polo Tournament successfully concluded last week-end. The age group
teams were the kid’s champions of Bulgaria and Russia. The next year in
the same splendid swim complex the Water Polo Tournament with participation
of all Black Sea countries will be organized. Good luck!
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the European 2010 Absolute Championships
in Hungary – Top-10 men’s preview. The preview is consisted of two materials
– the first one is wide written article about the favorites in all strokes
and events, while the second one – the current men’s ranking with 2 swimmers
per country prior to Budapest. The author is the well-known BUL swim statistician
Mr. Rumen Atanassov.
4
medals for BUL swimmers at Jagodina Open 2010....
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At the marvelous
complex of Jagodina out-door water park (Central Serbia) by the 50-m pool,
the traditional 13th international meet Jagodina Open Championships
2010 successfully concluded last week-end. More then 220 competitors
from BUL, FYROM and SRB took part in the events. Petar Bozhilov
(2000) won 2 medals on 50 m Free (gold) and 200 m Ind. Medley (silver),
while Georgia Kadoglu picked up also 2 medals – 100 m Breast
(gold) and 50 m fly (silver). Info about the Absolute BUL Champs 2010
in Varna is also included.
37th edition
of the EJC Helsinki 2010 successfully concluded last week-end. The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the detailed report about that amazing
swimming event written from the pen of Mr. Rumen Atanassov. Especially
the phenomenal achievements of the Ukraine’s swimmers are mentioned.
The
First Bulgarian under 1 minute in 100 m Free....
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On July 16th
1960, Valentin Popov became the first Bulgarian who swam out under
1 minute barrier in the men's 100 m Free. In Sofia (BUL), Popov touched
the wall after 58.4 sec. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the
special article about that historical achievement. For the 50-year anniversary,
the Association of the Bulgarian swimmers will organize the unpretending
ceremony devoted to Valentin Popov.
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the analytical review about the Hungarian
Long Course National Championship that was held in Eger – Mid of July.
The review is written from the pen of Mr. Rumen Atanassov – a well-known
Bulgarian swim statistician.
The newest
Bulgarian swimming site devoted to the swim anatomy could be viewed at
the next Internet address http://swimatomy.co.cc The owner of that site
is Ivan Popov – a young fan of the sport of swimming. Good luck!
Pironkova’s
tennis success – possible in BUL swimming?....
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The editor-in-chief
of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site makes attempt to answer the question
– is it possible to repeat in Bulgarian swimming the phenomenal success
of the Bulgarian woman tennis player – Miss Tsvetana Pironkova – a semi-final
in Wimbledon 2010. The mother of Tsvetana Pironkova is a well-known former
BUL woman swimmer Mrs. Radosveta Pironkova.
EU
2010 Junior Champs in Finland – Girls preview...
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the European 2010 Junior Championships
girls preview. As about the boys, this preview is consisted also
of the two materials – the first one is the written article about the favorites
in all girl’s swimming events, while the second one – the current girls
rankings with 2 swimmers per country. The author is the well-known
BUL swim statistician Mr. Rumen Atanassov.
EU
2010 Junior Champs in Finland – Boys preview...
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the European 2010 Junior Championships
boys preview. The preview is consisted of the two materials –
the first one is the written article about the favorites in all men’s swimming
events, while the second one – the current boys rankings with 2 swimmers
per country.
Open
EDF de Natation in Paris – successfully concluded....
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The 4th edition
of the EDF French Open Championships 2010 (held on June 26-27) successfully
concluded in Paris on Sunday. Plenty of the good results were achieved.
Nina
Rangelova from Bulgaria ranked 4th in 200 m Free - 1:59.95 – a new
BUL record. Congratulations!
The CO.ME.N.
Cup 2010, the meet of the Mediterranean youths successfully concluded this
week-end in Catania (ITA). The FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents
a wide report about that very strong swim competition. The results of the
Bulgarian swimmers are especially mentioned.
June 15, 2010---Prepared
by I.Tsanov & H.Kuprashvili
Competition
in Georgian style of swimming....
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On May 25,
2010 at the Sport Complex „Laguna Vere“ (Georgia) the interesting "new"
swimming competition has been held in Georgian style of swimming called
the „Free Kolkhuri“ (Lazuri) within the Tbilisi City Hall Cup. The
participants were girls and boys, who swam across 50 and 100 meters distances.
Especially for this style of swimming the composer Merab Mamulashvili wrote
„Lazian March“. Main Judge of the competition was Manana Zambakhidze. The
winners were awarded diplomas, medals and money cash. Special report on
this event and the swim style is presented in the FBSS's specuial web page.
Results of this competition are also included
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Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian) or over the video link (on
the left) for the video story from this competition..
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June 13, 2010---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Swimming
sport in Burgas....
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a special article devoted to the swimming
sport in the City of Burgas. The City of Burgas has the largest and most
important Bulgarian port located on Black Sea. Today, it is a key economic,
cultural and tourist centre of the Southeastern part of Bulgaria. Regarding
swimming sport, Burgas has a glorious history. The most well-known swimmer
is Georgi Mihalev – a former European Junior champion in backstroke.
SC “Anton
Mihaylov” Sofia (BUL) is proud to announce its new site. The site could
be viewed at the next web address: http://pluvec.com President of that
club is the unique Bulgarian FINA World Masters champion in swimming Anton
Mihaylov. Good luck!
2010
Balkan Youth Games – successfully concluded....
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the unique article devoted to the just
concluded 2010 Youth Balkan Games in swimming that is held in Varna
(Bulgaria). The analytical article is written from the pen of the well-known
Balkan swim expert Dr. Ivan Tsanov (BUL). The FBSS is asked to give permission
to publish that article in the other Balkan swim medias and to be translated
in the main Balkan languages.
On 8th of
June 2002 the FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) comes into view.
First time ever in the history, the Bulgarian swimming sport has been presented
at the web, electronically and virtually in full depth. Now the URL-address
www.bulswim.info is faultlessness identified worldwide as the place of
the most powerful Bulgarian swimming voice. The FBSS is a product of a
group effort. Many thanks to our co-authors, supporters and friends. Special
thanks to Mr. Goran Rasula and Swim Star 2000 Agency, Belgrade! Of course,
we express our gratitude to all our visitors! Congratulations FBSS! Many
happy returns!
2nd
volume of the “Swimming & Water Polo” Magazine ....
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Upon the patronage
of the ABS (Association of the Bulgarian Swimmers), the 2nd volume of the
“Swimming & Water Polo” Magazine is published in Sofia (Bulgaria).
On the front page Nina Rangelova – the fastest Bulgarian women's
swimmer is presented. In the unique Bulgarian aquatics magazine (one of
few rare simmilar publications in Europe and worldwide), many interesting
articles could be read and lot of firstly ever issued photos could be seen.
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Front page of the new "Swimming & Water Polo Magazine"
2010
Balkan Youth Swimming Games – the latest news...
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the latest news re. the 2010 Balkan
Youth Swimming Games in swimming and diving being held in Varna (Bulgaria)
on 5-6 of June 2010. Among them: the special article devoted to the coming
biggest Balkan swim event this year; the roster of the Bulgarian squad;
the shedule of the event and the Balkan Youth Swimming Records up to 31
of May 2010.
In connection
with the upcoming 40th Balkan Youth Swimming Games being held in
Varna (Bulgaria), the First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the current
Top 6 Balkan Youth Swim Rankings – both men and girls (two swimmers per
country). The unique Ranking is made by the most popular swim statistician
at the SE Europe – Mr. Rumen Atanassov (BUL).
2010
Balkan Youth Games – the swim teams announced....
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The 2010
Balkan Youth Swim Games is undoubtedly the most important event this
year among the young swimmers being held at the Balkan Peninsula. The competition
will be held on June 5-6 at the “Primorski” swimming complex in Varna (Bulgaria).
The teams of Greece, Romania, Serbia and Turkey are already announced.
The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the names of the swimmers of
these four countries. The unique night photos of the venue of the competition
are also included.
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a wide article devoted to the developing
of the swim sport in the town of Silistra, Bulgaria. In Silistra, the first
Bulgarian European champion (1994 in Stavanger, Norway) within the
sport of swimming, Denislav Kalchev is born. Kalchev is now living in the
USA. Accent of the scanty swimming facilities in this moment in Silistra
is especially given in this review.
On May 18,
1923 in the City of Varna, the Bulgarian’s People Marine Agreement (BPMA)
was established. BPMA has the inestimable merit for the development of
the modern Bulgarian swimming sport. In 2010, the Bulgarian swimming movement
celebrats 87 years anniversary of the Bulgarian swimming sport. Happy Holiday!
23rd edition
of the international meeting Acropolis Grand Prix concluded successfully
this week-end in Athens (Greece). Bulgaria was presented from 2 women's
swimmers:
Dobromira Ivanova in the 50 m Fly (29,83) – 4th place
and in the 100 m Fly (1:07,86) – 7th place and Simona Pantova in
the 50 m Back (33,83) – 20th place, the 100 m Back (1:11,65) – 18th place
and 200 m Back (2:33,30) – 16th place.
The new 25
m long in-door swimming pool is opened for visitors in the City of Varna,
famous tourist resort at the Black Sea coast line in Bulgaria. The new
swim pool is named “Dolphins”. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
an article about that historical event and unique photos are added. Good
luck!
The well-known
Yane Petkov will attempt to make a record for a Guinness book. On 24 of
July 2010, the Amphibian Man will swim with bound legs and hands on “Dyakovo”
lake. Yane Petkov needs a help to collect the money for the tax to be entered
for setting new Guinness record. Good luck, Amphibian Man!
X
International Swim Meet "Tzar Constantinus" Serbia...
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The X International
swimming Meeting “Tzar Constantinus” Trophy is going to be held on 29-30
of May 2010 at the swimming pool "Cair" in the city of Nis (Serbia). The
First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the official inviation of the comepetition.
Good luck to all!
BUL
successes at "Sarengrad Cup 2010" Krusevac....
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Organized
by the Napredak swimming club the new international meeting "Sarengrad
Cup 2010" Krusevac has successfully concluded this week-end in Serbia.
About 620 competitors from 36 clubs (Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Slovakia, FYROM and Serbia) have participated in this event. The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the info about the Bulgarian swimming
successes achieved in Krusevac. Photos are also included.
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents information about the Balkan Junior Swimming
Games History – from the First Games (Athens, GRE, 1971) till the Fortieth
Games (Varna, BUL, 2010). Because of the huge interest that exists regarding
the coming 40. Balkan Juniors Swim Games in Varna (6-7 of June, 2010) the
FBSS will present regularly the fresh info about that.
On Internet
address http://ussr-swimming.ru the site devoted to the USSR swimming sport
could be viewed. The site is presented only in Russian language and comprised
many interesting topics, facts and photos about developing of the swimming
sport in the former Soviet Union. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
an article about that site written from the pen of its Editor-in-chief.
Photos are also included.
Spartakiada
2010, the national multi-sports event dedicated to the young Bulgarians
from the native land and abroad will be held in the town of Kavarna, BUL
(5-9 of May). That sport event is organized by the Ministry of physical
education and sport and the Agency for Bulgarians abroad with support of
municipalities of Kavarna and Bansko. Regrettably the swimming sport is
not included.
Conflicts
of water rescue activities in Bulgaria...
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The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the scientific article “Conflicts of water
rescue activities in Bulgaria” written from the pen of Dr. Ivan Tsanov.
That topic is first attempt of its kind in Bulgaria.
Organized
by SC Merit Triglav Kranj (Slovenia) the 2010 International Swimming Championship
of Kranj is going to be held on June 12-13 in the town of Kran (Slovenia).
The club invites Bulgarian swimming club to participate. The First Bulgarian
Swimming Site presents the official invitation of the champs. Good luck
to all!
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Click here for the
Invitation.(Arr.
in Bulgarian and English)..
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April 21, 2010---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
2010
Balkan Youth Swimming Games in Varna....
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The Balkan
Youth Swimming Games will undoubtedly attract a big interest among the
swimming fans of Balkan Peninsula, the sport Media and beyond. The hosting
federation is the Bulgarian Swimming Federation. Men’s Age group: from
17 to 18 (born 1992, 1993); Women’s age group: from 15 to 16 (born 1994,
1995). The swimming competition will be held on June 6-7 at the “Primorski”
swimming complex in Varna. First info on this event in English is arranged
for wider interests...
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site together with the Association of the Bulgarian
Swimmers made an effort to present to our visitors many interesting sparkles
from the recent 2nd Bulgarian Masters swimming holiday held this
past week-end in Sofia... Click a link bellow to be redirected to our Special
Image Gallery.
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Click here for the
Photo
Gallery.(Arr.
for the FBSS by ABS)..
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April 18, 2010---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
2nd
BUL Masters Holiday concluded....
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On April 17,
2010 the 2nd Bulgarian Masters Swimming Holiday was successfully
concluded at the marvelous “Diana” swimming pool in Sofia. That State Masters
event has been organized by the Association of the Bulgarian swimmers the
with support of the Assembly of the Sofia municipality. The First Bulgarian
Swimming Site presents the wide article about that swimming competition.
The photos and the official results are also included.
BSF
& BWPF - Press conference of the Presidents....
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On April 8,
2010 in Sofia the Presidents of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation (BSF)
and the Bulgarian Water Polo Federation (BWPF) have given a Press conference.
Georgi
Avramtchev (President of the BSF) underlined that the present competitive
swimming has a lot of talented young swimmers. For Andrey Andreev
(President of the BWPF) the main goal for the future is returning of teenagers
in the swim pools. The new BUL swim magazine “Swimming & Water Polo”
was also presented.
The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the actual Long Course (50 m) Bulgarian
Masters Swimming Records. The author of this data base is Mr. Anton
Mihaylov, the actual Bulgarian Masters record holder. Additional information
about the upcoming 2nd Bulgarian masters swimming holiday is also
presented for all participants.
The Association
of the Bulgarian swimmers (ABS) celebrates 2 year anniversary. Established
on April 3, 2008 in Sofia that non-profit organization has achieved a lot
of things in promoting and supporting the sport of swimming in Bulgaria.
The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a report about two year anniversary
written from the pen of the President of the Association – Mr. Nikolay
Krastev.
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