BUL Junior LC Champs 2009 – started... ---------------------------------------- On 3rd of July 2009 at the “Cherveno zname” swim complex in Sofia, the Bulgarian Junior LC Championships 2009 is successfully started. About 300 athletes from 30 domestic swimming clubs participated. FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents a wide report written from the pen of editor-in-chief. Few pictures from the pool are also included.    ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 02, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

FYROM Absolute Champs 2009 concluded…... ---------------------------------------- The Summer Absolute Championships of FYROM (LC pool) took place at the “Mladost” pool in the capital Skopje (June 28-30). More than 310 competitors from 17 domestic swimming clubs took part in 3-day events. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a short review.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 01, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

French Swim Federation Bans Polyurethane Suits... ---------------------------------------- In a press release distributed to the media on 29 of June 2009, the French Swimming Federation announced that it would follow only the original May 19 iteration of the FINA Approved Suit List. France's federation also called FINA to action in the release stating that FINA needs a new mandate when it comes to how it regulates the sport of swimming. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a wide commenter about that decision of the Fédération Française de Natation written from the pen of editor-in-chief.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 28, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Britta Steffen bettered twice 100 m Free WR... ---------------------------------------- Two-time Olympic champion Britta Steffen (Germany) bettered twice the 100 meters Freestyle World record at the 121st German Championships that has been held in Berlin. Firstly, 25-years old athlete clocked 52.85 sec. Two days later she finished the same race with a time of 52.56 sec. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents comment about that amazing swim achievement. (Photo by Reuters)  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 24, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The book “Learn to swim” is published... ---------------------------------------- The  Association of the Bulgarian Swimmers (ABS) has published the book “Learn to swim”. The author is the legendary Bulgarian swim specialist Mr. Vassil Stankovich (deceased). ABS would like to extend thanks to the Bulgarian Sports Totalizer and the swim brand SPEEDO for the financial support of the book issuing. The “Learn to swim” book will be freely given without any charges.  ---------------------------------------- The cover page of the book: "Learn to swim" ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 22, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

COMEN Cup 2009 concluded; FINA new list of swimsuits... ---------------------------------------- The COMEN Cup 2009 concluded successfully this past week-end in Belgrade (Serbia). Final team ranking: 1) France; 2) Italy; 3) Greece. The Bulgarian squad was ranked 9th of 14 countries - participants. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a wide comment about that worthy competition written from the pen of editor-in-chief. A short note on the FINA new list of swimsuits is also attached in addition... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 20, 2009---Prepared FBSS...

FINA 2009 List of Approved Swimsuits... ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian swimmers still has a huge interest due to FINA 2009 List of approved swimsuits. That’s why the First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the List. The FINA Commission in charge of the swimwear approval, formed by representatives of the FINA Executive, FINA Technical Swimming Committee, FINA Coaches Commission, FINA Athletes Commission, and FINA Legal Councillor had a meeting on May 18, 2009 in Lausanne (SUI) and after reviewing 348 swimsuits from 21 manufacturers forwarded its proposal to the FINA Executive, who decided or approved the following swimsuits models (List of approved swimsuits is included). ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 17, 2009---Prepared by Yantcho Stoychev...

Serbia Open 2009 impressions... ---------------------------------------- The Serbia Open Championships 2009 concluded last week-end by the indoor pool of the TENT swim and water polo center in the town of Obrenovac (Serbia). The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the impressions of that worthy swim competition written from the pen of Mr. Yantcho Stoychev – a young Bulgarian swim coach from the city of Bourgas. The pictures are also included.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 15, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Jolly Dolphin Tournament 2009 concluded... ---------------------------------------- On the 13-14 of June 2009 in the town of Sandansky (Pirin Macedonia) the Jolly Dolphin Tournament 2009 has been held. About 330 kids (born 1998) from more then 20 domestic swimming clubs participated in that splendid event organized at the 50-meter swim pool. The complex team winner of the Tournament (both men and woman concurrencies) is the SC “Iris” Rousse coached by Mr. Atanas Todorov. Congratulations! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 10, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The BUL movie “Swimming pool”... ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian movie “Swimming pool” is the only one that deals with the domestic swimming sport. The director of this movie is Binka Zhelyazkova. She is a Bulgarian film director who was engaged in the film production  between the late 1950s and 1990s. She was the first Bulgarian woman to direct a feature film and one of the few women worldwide to direct feature films in 1950s. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the memories on the swimmers and divers from that unforgettable movie.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 06, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

FBSS - 7th Anniversary... ---------------------------------------- On June 8th 2002 the First Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) has come into view. First time ever on the Internet, the Bulgarian swimming sport has been introduced virtually for the swim audience around the planet. The FBSS is a jointly work. Many thanks to our authors, supporters and friends. Special thanks to Mr. Goran Rasula and Swim Star 2000 Agency Belgrade. Of course, our huge gratitude we express to all our visitors! Congratulations FBSS! Many happy returns!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 03, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

XIII Int’l Meet “Vidovdanski Kup 2009” Krusevac (SER)... ---------------------------------------- SC “Rasina” Krusevac (Serbia) through the First Bulgarian Swimming Site invites the Bulgarian swimming clubs to take part in the XIII International Swimming Meeting “Vidovdanski Kup 2009”. The meet will be held on 28.06.2009 in the town of Krusevac (Serbia). FBSS recommends this meet. All Bulgarian swimming clubs are welcomed!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Invitation.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 02, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

NR evolution (30 nations) book from Janusz Wasko... ---------------------------------------- Mr. Janusz Wasko from Poland wrote a unique book represented the world swimming statistician in last 50 years. The name of the book: National record evolution (30 nations) from Melbourne (1957) to Melbourne (2007) – Long Course Swimming records. Mr. Janusz Wasko, 56 years old economist is living in Zamosc – East Poland. The great swim enthusiast and swim statistician since 1974. The total corps of the book is divided into three clearly defined thematic groups. The kernel of materials is TOP 30 of the national records as at 31.12.1968, 31.12.1988; 31.12.2006. Really, the great swim book. Congratulations from Sofia!  ---------------------------------------- The cover page of the book: National record evolution (30 nations) from Melbourne (1957) to Melbourne (2007)...  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 31, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

A.Manov MD: In USA the new swim philosophy is born... ---------------------------------------- The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents an interview with Andre Manov M.D. Doctor Andre Manov is Interim Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine in John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He is also a former elite Bulgarian swimmer coached by legendary Stefan Popov-Zamora. ---------------------------------------- Click here for theInterview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 29, 2009---Transferred from the bulmont.com

Dobri Dinev – a true BUL swimming legend... ---------------------------------------- The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents an interview with the Bulgarian swimming legend Dobri Dinev. The interview is transferred from the bulmont.com. In the present, Dobri Dinev is living in Canada. He established a swimming club called Dobri Dinev’s Friends in Montreal. Marathon swimmers are in the training process, too. The holder of the FINA Open Water World Cup Petar Stoychev is also a member of this club. The Association of the Bulgarian swimmers affiliates Mr. Dinev as a Member of Honour.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 27, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

May 20, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

May 18, 2009---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...

E.Avramova –NREC in 200 m Back in London... ---------------------------------------- Ekaterina Avramova set the new Absolute Bulgarian record in the women’s 200 m Backstroke (2:09,59) at the SC swim pool in London, Great Britain. First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the wide article about that achievement written from the pen of Vassilen Dimitrov. Congratulations from Sofia! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 18, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

IX International Meet "Czar Constantinus" Trophy 2009... ---------------------------------------- The Meeting will be held from May 30-31,2009 at the swimming pool "Cair" in the city of Nis (Serbia). The pool is 50m long, with 8 lanes. The competition will be organized according to the regulations of PSS and LEN. Time measuring will be with the electronic system. FBSS offers the Meet Programme both in SER-CRO and ENG languages.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Invitation.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 14, 2009---Prepared by ABS...

BUL Swimming Birthday - Congratulations... ---------------------------------------- Association of the Bulgarian swimmers greets all Bulgarian swimmers with 18th of May – the Day of birth of the Bulgarian sport swimming. 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. Happy Holiday!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Greetings.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 12, 2009---Prepared by ABS...

May 11, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

12th International Meet "Petnica Cup 2009", Serbia... ---------------------------------------- Organized by the Valis Swim Club, the 12th edition of the traditional international swim meet Petnica Cup 2009 is going to be held on May 30 at the great outdoor sport complex near the town of Valjevo, Serbia. It is expected more then 500 competitors from all over the country, as well as from the Region of the Balkan and the SE Europe to take part in the events.. The FBSS recommends this event to all Bulgarian clubs. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Invitation.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 09, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Balkan Junior Champs 2009 concluded... ---------------------------------------- The Balkan Junior Championships 2009 organized by the Turkish swimming federation concluded successfully in the town of Canakkale (TUR). Final team rankings: 1/ Turkey; 2/ Romania; 3/ Serbia. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a wide review written from the pen of editor-in-chief. The Balkan Junior 2009 Results ... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 07, 2009---Prepared by N.Krastev...

The mayor of Kavarna - Sign of Honor No.1 of ABS... ---------------------------------------- The mayor of Kavarna Mr. Tsonko Tsonev has been honored with the very first Sign of Honor of the Association of the Bulgarian swimmers (ABS). The Sign of Honor was bestowed to Mr. Tsonko Tsonev from the hands of Mr. Nikolay Krastev – President of ABS on May 6, 2009 – the official holiday of town of Kavarna.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 06, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The Balkan Junior Championships 2009 started... ---------------------------------------- The Balkan Junior Championships'09 started today at the town of Canakkale in Turkey. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the names and the times of the first winners. Additionally the short analyze is presented. Day-1 Complete Results ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 05, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Balkan Junior Champs 2009 starts... ---------------------------------------- The Balkan Junior Champs 2009 starts in the town of Canakkale (TUR). The Champs will take place at the municipality 50-m Olympic pool in Canakkale. However from 10 countries-members, Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Albania canceled this event. Only 6 Balkan countries are presented – Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Monte Negro, Romania and FYROM. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the wide commentary written from the pen of the editor-in-chief.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 02, 2009---Prepared by D.Koprinkova...

A.Kellermann - Aussie Mermaid and first modern swimmer... ---------------------------------------- Annette Kellerman (6 July 1887, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia – 5 November 1975, Southport, Queensland, Australia) was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville and film star, writer, and advocate for the change of women's swimwear. She is often credited for inventing the sport of synchronised swimming after her 1907 performance of the first water ballet in a glass tank at the New York Hippodrome.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 28, 2009---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...

N.Ranguelova: I’ll swim 200 m Free in Rome... ---------------------------------------- Nina Ranguelova is the best actual Bulgarian women's swimmer. In an open manner the beauty answers the questions of Vassilen Dimitrov. The young lady intends to swim 200 m Free at the FINA World Champs being held in Rome (ITA) this summer. Good luck!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 28, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

April 26, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Bousquet - First man under 21 sec in 50 m Free... ---------------------------------------- Frédérick Bousquet (France) becomes the first man under 21 sec in 50 m Freestyle. He is the current holder of the world record in the 50 m Freestyle in a time of 20.94 in long course, set on April 26, 2009 at the final of the French Championships in Montpellier. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents the short swim portrait of that amazing swimmer.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 26, 2009---Prepared by N.Shopov...

April 24, 2009---Prepared by Slavyana Radenkova...

27 medals for SC Mladost’91 Plovdiv (BUL) in Spittal... ---------------------------------------- One of the oldest AG LEN meet, and the most respectable in Austria, the Spittal 2009, concluded successfully last week-end at the Wappenschale. More then 600 athletes from ITA, SLO, HUN, BUL, CRO, CZE and AUT took part in the events. The swimmers from SC Mladost’91 Plovdiv (Bulgaria) won 27 medals (8 gold, 10 silver, 9 bronze). Yordan Kratsev (1995) and Nikola Dimitrov (1995) were proclaimed the best Bulgarian swimmers.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 23, 2009---Prepared by N.Krastev...

ABS with Sign of Honor... ---------------------------------------- The Association of the Bulgarian Swimmers has launched a Sign of Honor. The author of the Sign of Honor is the painter Lyudmil Vesselinov. ABS will honor the first nominees very soon.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 19, 2009---Prepared I.Tsanov...