July
03, 2009---Prepared by I.Tsanov...
BUL
Junior LC Champs 2009 – started...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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July 02, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
FYROM
Absolute Champs 2009 concluded…...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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July 01, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
French
Swim Federation Bans Polyurethane Suits...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 28, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Britta
Steffen bettered twice 100 m Free WR...
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| 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) |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 24, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
The
book “Learn to swim” is published...
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| 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. |
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The cover page of the book: "Learn to swim" |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 22, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
COMEN
Cup 2009 concluded; FINA new list of swimsuits...
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| 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... |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 20, 2009---Prepared
FBSS...
FINA
2009 List of Approved Swimsuits...
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| 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). |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 17, 2009---Prepared
by Yantcho Stoychev...
Serbia
Open 2009 impressions...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 15, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Jolly
Dolphin Tournament 2009 concluded...
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| 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! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 10, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
The
BUL movie “Swimming pool”...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 06, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
FBSS
- 7th Anniversary...
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| 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! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 03, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
XIII
Int’l Meet “Vidovdanski Kup 2009” Krusevac (SER)...
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| 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! |
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| Click here for the
Invitation.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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June 02, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
NR
evolution (30 nations) book from Janusz Wasko...
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| 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! |
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The cover page of the book: National record evolution (30 nations) from
Melbourne (1957) to Melbourne (2007)... |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 31, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
A.Manov
MD: In USA the new swim philosophy is born...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for theInterview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 29, 2009---Transferred
from the bulmont.com
Dobri
Dinev – a true BUL swimming legend...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Interview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 27, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Masters
swim competition in Timisoara (ROM)...
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| The First
Bulgarian Swimming Site recommends the “Masters Timisoara Cup” swim competition
to all Bulgarian Masters swimmers. The second edition of the event will
take place on Sunday June 14 at the indoor swimming pool in Arena Aquasport
Complex in Timisoara (Romania). Deadline for registration: 31 May 2009.
You're welcome! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian, also the Official Program in English)... |
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May 20, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Without
FINA swim marathon in Ohrid this year?
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| According
to the FYROM’s mass-media, FINA will probably withdraw the privilege of
the FYROM’s swimming federation to organize the FINA Open water swim marathon
in the town of Ohrid on 18th of July 2009. The reason is that the FYROM
swim federation isn’t paid an amount due ($ 30 000). FBSS presents a wide
commentary about that unpleasant situation. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 18, 2009---Prepared
by V.Dimitrov...
E.Avramova
–NREC in 200 m Back in London...
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| 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! |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 18, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
IX
International Meet "Czar Constantinus" Trophy 2009...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Invitation.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 14, 2009---Prepared
by ABS...
BUL
Swimming Birthday - Congratulations...
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| 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! |
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| Click here for the
Greetings.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 12, 2009---Prepared
by ABS...
BUL
Swim research center is established...
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| The managing
committee of the Association of the Bulgarian swimmers (ABS) has decided
to establish the Bulgarian Swim research center. Director of the
Swim research center will be Ivan Tsanov Ph.D. The Swim research center
will carry out scientific and applied researches in the field of aquatics. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 11, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
12th
International Meet "Petnica Cup 2009", Serbia...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Invitation.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 09, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Balkan
Junior Champs 2009 concluded...
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| 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 ... |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 07, 2009---Prepared
by N.Krastev...
The
mayor of Kavarna - Sign of Honor No.1 of ABS...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 06, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
The
Balkan Junior Championships 2009 started...
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| 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 |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 05, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Balkan
Junior Champs 2009 starts...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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May 02, 2009---Prepared
by D.Koprinkova...
A.Kellermann
- Aussie Mermaid and first modern swimmer...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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April 28, 2009---Prepared
by V.Dimitrov...
N.Ranguelova:
I’ll swim 200 m Free in Rome...
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| 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! |
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| Click here for the
Interview.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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April 28, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Greece
cancelled the Balkan Youth Games 2009...
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| According
to Hellenic swimming federation, Greece cancelled the Balkan Youth Games
2009 that has to be held in Istanbul (Turkey). In the official letter published
at the official site of the Hellenic swimming federation, it is argued
that also Romania and Cyprus will not participate in Istanbul 6-7 of May
2009. The First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents a short comment written
from the pen of the editor-in-chief. |
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| Click here for the
Article
(Arr. in Bulgarian)... |
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April 26, 2009---Prepared
by I.Tsanov...
Bousquet
- First man under 21 sec in 50 m Free...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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April 26, 2009---Prepared
by N.Shopov...
Food
regimen of the swimmers – part two...
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| Due to the
large interest that insists, the First Bulgarian Swimming Site presents
the article of Nikola Shpov M.D. about the food regimen of the swimmers
– part two. Dr. Nikola Shopov is a former elite swimmer from the town of
Velingrad now living in the City of Varna. In a popular way Dr. Shopov
explains a daily food regimen from the medical point of view. |
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| Click here for the
Article
(Arr. in Bulgarian)... |
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April 24, 2009---Prepared
by Slavyana Radenkova...
27
medals for SC Mladost’91 Plovdiv (BUL) in Spittal...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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April 23, 2009---Prepared
by N.Krastev...
ABS
with Sign of Honor...
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| 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. |
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| Click here for the
Article.(Arr.
in Bulgarian)... |
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April 19, 2009---Prepared
I.Tsanov...
Christ
is risen !.
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| Christ is
risen from the dead, tramping death by death, and bestowing life to those
in the tombs! The First Bulgarian Swimming Site congratulates the great
day to all Bulgarian swim community in the native land and over the globe!
The Christ is risen! |
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| Click here for the
Greetings
(Arr. in Bulgarian)... |
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