December 29, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Christmas swimming festival in Vratsa...  In Vratsa (North-west part of Bulgaria) the Christmas swimming festival has been held. At the event have been participated 120 kids. Vratsa is the town of the unforgettable BUL swimmers: Tsvetanka Tsvetanova, Tsvety Krussaschky and Petar Petrov.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 28, 2004---Transferred from www.velingrad.com...

The first Iron Man of Bulgaria...  Gueorgui Popov 20-year old  Bulgarian a former swimmer and now triathlon athlete is living in USA. He is the very first BUL Iron Man. He has participated in several triathlon competitions across USA. Constantly is ranked among top 5...  On September 18th in the State Ohio (4 km swimming, 180 km cycling, 42 km running) the Bulgarian touched the second. Mr. Popov is working as life-guard at the Erie Lake.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 27, 2004---Transferred from www.velingrad.com...

106 kids at X'mas event in Velingrad...  In the town of Velingrad 106 kids started at the Christmas swimming tournament. There were present clubs from Velingrad, Plovdiv and Blagoevgrad. The young swimmers were divided into 3 age groups. After the event the threat has been organized.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 27, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Swimming show at the Sport center “Light”, Sofia...  On 19.12.2004 at the sport center “Light” (http://www.sports-light.com ) in Sofia, the swimming show has been held. 25 kids have been involved. The great attractions were two 2.5-year old kids. They demonstrated the crawl-legs with the swim-board.  Mr. Anton Mihaylov – the unique Bulgarian FINA world swimming Champion (Masters) conducts in swim teaching process at the Sport Center  !!! Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 21, 2004---

Seasons Greetings.    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2005     To all Bulgarian trainers, swimmers & swim fans in our country and all over the the world!     Sincerely,  Ivan Tsanov

December 20, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Report from the Romanian Swim Site... In the environment of World Wide Web, the new Romanian swimming site is born, as we've been informed in the mid of this month. At the URL www.swim.ro the interesting swimming news, facts and articles might be found (in romanian also a few one in english language). The proprietor of the site is Mr. Sabin Avram (from the City of Timisoara). This site will be very helpful not only for the Romanian swimming audience, but also for all others over the Balkans and the globe. Expressing our pleasure we'd like to congratulate to its owner... On Behalf of the Balkan Swimming, Bravo for the marvelous move !!! Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 18, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

In Vienna, the only one BUL swimmer out of Top 20...  In Vienna at the just concluded European Short Course Championships 2004 the only one Bulgarian swimmer didn't get into European Top 20. Gueorgui Palazov is ranked 27th in 100 m Fly (time 0:55.15), 35th in 50 m Fly (time 0:25.02) and 54th in 100 m Free (time 0:50.90).  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 16, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov & D.Mihajlovic...

New Web Swim Site of the Balkan Region !!!  The Balkan swim idea has got more attractive shape... New Swim site is coming from Turn-Severin, Romania... At its beginning, just a few pages are arranged in english, but all others are understandable... So, get on, we recommend it...surf around... TheBalkan Web Swim World is coming... Click over right to be directly linked at Romanian Swimming Web Site www.swim.ro

December 10, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Gueorgui Palazov, only one BUL swimmer in Vienna  The Bulgarian swimming has only one representative in Vienna 2004, the European Short Course Swim Championships being held 9-12 of December 2004. 24 years old Gueorgui Palazov will start in 50, 100 and 200 m Fly. Good luck!  Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 08, 2004---Prepared by Violeta Marinova...

City of Varna will get a modern swimming center... This article, upon the written permission has been transferred  from the “Black Sea” newspaper, the biggest press issue at the BUL Black Sea coast. According to Mr. Dimo Stoev (the main financier of the Municipality of Varna) the Black Sea pearl will be in a possession of the most modern swimming center on the Balkans. From the aspect of swim sport, 4 competiting pools will be repaired... Find out more at www.chernomore.bg Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 08, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

The Gold for Bulgarian swimmer No.1 at the U.S. Open 2004...  The great Bulgarian swim star Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov has won the gold medal in 200 m Ind.Medlay at the just concluded USA Open Swimming Championships 2004 been held in the City of San Antonio (Texas). 465 swimmers in total from 6 countries participated in the events.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 08, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Congratulations to all Bulgarian students – swimmers!  8th of December is the St. Climent of Ohrid day – the Bulgarian saint and the creator of Cyrillic (Bulgarian) alphabet. This day is celebrated from all Bulgarian students in the native land and round the world. Congratulations also to all Bulgarian students – swimmers!  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 02, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Igor Kolitchev breaks three times the records On the 27.11.2004 in Sofia, the “Day of the sprint” Tournament has been held. The big star on the event was Igor Kolitchev Jr. (the son of Igor Kolitchev father – former swimmer). The new BUL swimming pearl breaks three times the National records – 100 m I.M. twice – 1:00.95 and 59.43 and 50 m Breast – 29.77. The best results have been distinguished with prize money. Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

December 01, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Newspaper “Alarm clock” writes also for sport... The Newspaper “Alarm clock” is the first Bulgarian newspaper in the UK and Ireland. Approximately 30,000 Bulgarians live in these two countries. The publisher of the issue is TGM Publishing Ltd, the proprietor – Engineer Mr. Emil Roussanov and editor-in-chief – Mrs. Denitsa Slavova. Among the many rubrics, interesting news and comments the newspaper has also a sport rubric. We recommend to our visitors the useful article “The water” written by Mr. Dimitur Avramov. Click here for the Report... (in Bulgarian only)

November 29, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

IOC Executive Board suspend Mr. Ivan Slavkov... The EB of the IOC on 25.11.2004 in Lausanne according to case Mr. Ivan Slavkov decided: 1) that Mr Slavkov has violated the ethical principles set out in the Olympic Charter and the IOC Code of Ethics, thereby seriously tarnishing the reputation of the Olympic Movement; 2) to propose the expulsion of Mr. Slavkov to the 117th IOC Session, pursuant to Rule 16.3.8.2 of the Olympic Charter; 3) until the Session's decision, to suspend Mr. Slavkov and deprive him of all the rights and prerogatives and functions deriving from the membership, pursuant to Rule 16.3.8.3 of the Olympic Charter. Click here for the Report... (in Bulgarian only)

November 26, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

BULGARIA 21st CENTURY weekly newspaper, Chicago, USA... This article we used to present the  "Bulgaria 21 century" - the weekly newspaper of the Bulgarians in Chicago, U.S.A. There you can find out not only  the fresh news from Chicago, USA, but also from Bulgaria and around the world. Also you can find information about passed and coming events of the interest for the Bulgarian people around the world, as well as interesting tips and comments regarding sport, politics, culture, society, ads and others. Most of the articles are published only in Bulgarian for now.  Direct link: www.bulgaria21.com  e-mail: editor@bulgaria21.com Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 25, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov ranked 7th in the world swimming... The Bulgarian raising world swimming star Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov has climbed among Top-10 World swimmers (the first 10 in event) in four disciplines of short course (25-m pool): 100 m Ind. Medley – 0:54.53 (ranked 7th); 50 m Breaststroke – 0:27.45 (ranked 8th); 100 m Breaststroke – 0:59.57 and 400 m Ind. Medley – 4:12.50 (both ranked 8th ).  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 24, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Swimming Interview Stoytchev: “Difficult for me to win 5th FINA Cup!” On 25.11.2004 the fourfold FINA OWS Cup winner Petar Stoytchev will fly to Dubai for the III FINA World Open Water Championships. In Bulgarian delegation are also included Ms. Ivanka Moralieva (competitor), Mr. Krassimir Toumanov (personal coach) and Mrs. Tanya Bogomilova (Chief executive of BUL swim federation). We wish good luck to our swimmers and await the medals! Click here for the complete Interview... (in Bulgarian only)

November 23, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Dubai expects to host Stoytchev and Moralieva In the City of Dubai (OAE) the 3rd FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships will be held (from 27th November – 2th December 2004).  The best 95 open-water swimmers are expected. Among them two of  the Bulgarians – the great world OWS swimming star Mr. Petar Stoytchev and the rising one Ms. Ivanka Moralieva. Three disciplines (5, 10, 25 km – both in men and women concurrence) at Dubai Creek Park will be conducted. We wish them best luck and calm water !!! Click here for the complete Announcement... (in Bulgarian only)

November 22, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Gary Hall, Jr. establishes Swim Trade Union... Gary Hall Junior wants to create an USA swimmers trade-union. Reason – the behavior of FINA on Indianapolis SC World Championships regarding the personal advertising contracts of the swimmers and visible equipment and logos round the pool deck. Mr. Hall Junior has been already contacted the USA and World swim star Michael Phelps about the tender. Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 22, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

“Days of the swimming styles” Tournament in Sofia...  In the 97th school in Sofia the “Days of the swimming styles” Tournament has been held. The organizer of the event was SSC “Shipka” Sofia. 200 swimmers from 8 Bulgarian swimming clubs have been present. The best results were achieved from Stanislav Boudinov (born 1993) in 50 m Back – 0:36.1 and Ekaterina Avramova (born 1991) in 100 m Free – 1:03.05 and in 100 m Back – 1:09.70. Both swimmers are SSC “Shipka” members. Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 18, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

In FYR of Macedonia not a single one swimming pool in use...  In the town of Skopije (FYROM) 500 swimmers have announced ultimatum (48 hours) to the authorities. Reason – in FYR of Macedonia not single one swimming pool in use. The best FYROM swimmer Mr. Alexander Malenko has even intimidated with a hunger strike.  Click here for the Complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 16, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Tragedy in the River of Mesta...  On Sunday evening in the river of Mesta 4 lumberman’s have been died in water accident. It’s expected that municipality of Bansko will announced today mourning. The FBSS offers the condolence to the family of the perished.  Click here for the Complete Info... (in Bulgarian only)

November 13, 2004---Prepared by Nataliya Stoyanova...

BUL water saving service...  On 2nd of October 2004 in the town of Sozopol (BUL Black sea coast), the 40-year anniversary of the Bulgarian water saving service (BWSS) has been celebrated. Mr. Stoyan Andonov (the head of the BWSS) has honored with medals and diplomas institutions and personalities for theirs special merit. Congratulations, life-guards! You are forever in our hearts! Click here for the Report... (in Bulgarian only)

November 12, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Tsarevo 2005 Marathon...  On 27.08.2005 in the town of Tsarevo (BUL South Black Sea coast) the classical swimming marathon (42.195 km.) will be held. The Prize Money Fund will be $ US 42 000. Fourfold winner of the FINA Open water swimming cup Petar Stoytchev has been nominated as a consultant of that event. 12 men’s and 8 women’s top marathon swimmers are expected.  Click here for the Complete info... (in Bulgarian only)

November 11, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Results of the XXVII BUL Masters 2004...  The complete results of the XXVII Bulgarian Masters Swimming Championships been held in the town of Sandansky, 18-19.09.2004, are available on this site (participated 15 teams with 202 athletes)... Click here for the Complete Results...

November 09, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Michael Phelps arrested 'cause of drunken driving!  According to Associated Press report, Michael Phelps has been arrested and charged because of  drunken driving.  The AP notes that also the legal drinking age of State of Maryland is 21. The swimming super star is 19-year old.  “I want to say that last week I've made a mistake”, Phelps told to the Associated Press Agency.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 08, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

800 spectators at "Stefan Popov–Zamorata" Tournament!  The sixth edition of the International swimming tournament Stefan Popov – Zamorata have joined 365 athletes from 15 swimming clubs across Bulgaria. There are also 3 clubs out of Bulgaria – two from Serbia and Montenegro and one from FYR of Macedonia. There was a huge interest regarding the competition – 800 spectators! It could be said:  A spirit of BUL swimming sport is returning !!!  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

November 03, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The head of South African Swimming called to a Parliament  The head of South African Swimming Mr. Gideon Sam, has been called to testify to a Parliament according to a report from the SABC.  Mr. Butana Komphela (the Chairman of the Sport and Recreation Committee of the Parliament) wants Mr. Sam to explain why, ten years after the abolishment of apartheid, the swimming sport remains almost “white”.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

October 31, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Meet “Stefan Popov – Zamorata”...  The 6th edition of the traditional swimming Tournament “Stefan Popov – Zamorata” (to the remembrance on the Bulgarian swim legend) will be held on November 6-7, 2004 by the in-door LC swimming pool “Spartak” in Sofia (BUL). It is expected that more then 280 athletes from four Balkan countries will take part in the events – Bulgaria, FYR of Macedonia, Greece, Serbia and Montenegro.  Click here for the Meet info... (in Bulgarian only) Stefan Popov – Zamorata, the Legendary BUL Swimmer ever...

November 02, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

A new BUL swim book is published ...    A new book “Bulgarian's swimming sport” is published at the end of October, 2004 in Sofia. This book is the second work from the issue that contribute to the history of Bulgarian swimming sport. “Bulgarian's swimming sport” is financially supported by the Bulgarian sport totalizer with assistance of “Alveni 2004” LTD and personally by Mr. Nikolay Krastev.    The compiler and the main author is Ivan Tsanov, well-known BUL swim historian and the Balkan swim expert . Additional authors are: Boris Pargavelov, Vassilen Dimitrov, Vassil Stankovich, Nikola Todorov, Nikolay Krastev, Petar Guertchev, Stoyan Troskov and Khristo Konstantinov.   The book includes 21 articles, 51 photos and 171 pages.  A huge interest for the book exists not only in Bulgaria but also from BUL swimmers round the world. There are orders from USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Russia, the Balkan countries. The total print of the “Bulgarian's swimming sport” is limited and after first market week it has been almost completely merchandised.  Click here for the completely info... (in English and Bulgarian simultaneously)

October 31, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The Slavia’s swimmer already with history... Vassilen Dimitrov has written an article about the history of the swimming sport in the oldest Sofia’s sport organization – Slavia (established in 1913). The article is published in the remarkable book (300 pages) devoted to Slavia’s sport history.  Click here for the main info... (in Bulgarian only)

October 28, 2004---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

A new swimming pool is opened...  In the town of Sevlievo (population of 25,000 citizens) the new swimming pool is built. Mr. Vassil Ivanov – Liciano, Bulgarian Minister of the youth and sport, has been honored to open the pool. It’s expected that more than 1,500 pupils will get chance to have various swimming activities. Congratulations!  Click here for the Info... (in Bulgarian only)

October 18, 2004---Transferred from Tempo Magazine, Velingrad...

Velingrad municipality supports pupils to compete in Spain !!! Municipality of Velingrad will support the Velingrad’s pupils to take part in the swimming pupil’s competition in Palma de Malorca (Spain) from12-16 May 2005. The delegation will include 6 schoolboys, 6 schoolgirls, 2 teachers and a Mr. Katsarov, Head (physical education expert from the town of Pazardzhik). It’s a great success of the Velingrad’s swimmers and their trainers – Mr. Velko Kleshkov, Mr. Anton Mitrov, Mr. Khristo and Mrs. Lyubov Doksinov’s.  Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

October 13, 2004---Prepared by stoytchev04-5.htm

BUL in Indianapolis World SCM Championships 2004   Mike Alexandrov remained without the medal at the end... Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

October 11, 2004---Prepared by V. Dimitrov, I.Tsanov, D.Mihajlovic...

Mike Alexandrov, Indy's 3rd in SF of 50 Breast - 27.45...  Born Mike P. Alexandrov on 4/9/85 in Sofia, Bulgaria ... Son of Plamen and Kalinka Alexandrov ... Athens 2004 participant... Placed in the top 30 at the 2003 World Championships ... Six-time Bulgarian National record holder ... European Vice Champion ... Father was an Olympian in 1980 ... Student of Northwestern University, USA... Earned All-America honors as part of school-record breaking 400 medley relay ... and much, much more...Congratulations!!! The Star is goin' on ... Click here for the Indy 2004 Report ... (in Bulgarian only)

October 09, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Indianapolis World SCM Championships 2004   Mikhail Alexandrov (BUL) ranked 5th in 100 m Breast in Indy! Click here for the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

October 08, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

In memoriam 40 days of Grigor Lazov's missing... 40 sad days of the Mr. Grigor Lazov's death... The legend of the swimming of Plovdiv and the whole Bulgaria said stop... But, the Giants of swimming sport never died... Especially in the environment where the enthusiasm has brought many sport and human successes... Thank You Sir ! Click here for the In memoriam... (in Bulgarian only)

October 07, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

The best world swimmers will start in Indy... The great swim star of the FINA World Swimming Short Championships in Indianapolis will be Michael Felps (USA). The Baltimore barracuda will try to reach 7 gold medals.  The only Bulgarian swimmer at this event is Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov. The son of Plamen Donchev, BUL swim legend  will participate in six disciplines. Mike has chances to enter at least one semi-final.  Click here for the Articles... (in Bulgarian only)

October 06, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Swimming Interview T.Bogomilova: "Alexandrov to catch the Indy's Semi-finals"... According to Mrs.Tanya Bogomilova, Chief Executive of the Bulgarian swimming federation, a great hope of the BUL swimming sport should be found in the participating of Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov at the upcoming FINA World Short Course Championships 2004 in Indianapolis (USA). Alexandrov is entered for the six events. Mrs. Bogomilova believes that this worthy BUL swimmer should have chances to reach some of Indy's semi-finals... Click here for the Complete Interview... (in Bulgarian only)

September 22, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Portrait of Mr. Emil Kyulev... Mr. Emil Kyulev (born 1957) is the President of the Board of directors of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation. Mr. Kyulev is the former elite swimmer also member of the BUL junior’s National team with the main style – breaststroke. Now as the banker he’s one of the richest men in Bulgaria and throughout the Balkans. The main business interests of Mr. Kyulev are in the frame of banking, insurance and tourism.  Click here for the presentation... (in Bulgarian only)

September 20, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

BUL Masters Championships 2004... In the town of Sandansky (South-West part of BUL) the XXVII Bulgarian Masters Swimming Championships has been held. 202 Athletes from 12 swimming clubs across Bulgaria were present. The oldest swim lady was Souzi Aronova (84 years) respectively the oldest swimmer was Atanas Tchorbadzhiev (80 years). The complex team winner (both men and women) is the team of Levsky (Sofia), second - Tcherno more (Varna), third – Sliven. Click here for the complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)

September 19, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Tamas Szechy, great Hungarian Coach has died... At age of 73 the legendary Hungarian swimming coach Tamas Szechy died. He coached swimmers who won 15 Olympic medals. Among them: Andras Hargitay, Tamas Darnyi and Attila Czene.  Click here for the memoriam... (in Bulgarian only)

September 12, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Report No.6 from the Athens Olympic Games... The main tendencies and perspectives of the World and the Bulgarian swimming...  This article, made from the chief-author of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site, is the philosophically  opinion about participation of the BUL swimmers at the Olympic Games in Athens 2004 and the main tendencies and perspectives of the world swimming sport.  Click here for the complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)

September 10, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

XXVII BUL Masters Swim Championships 18-19.09.2004, Sandansky  Announcement to all former swimmers of Levsky (Sofia) On 14th of September 2004 at 12:30 p.m. all former swimmers of the Levsky (Sofia) - born before 1974 (including) are invited to the swimming pool of “Spartak. The details about participation and depart  for the XXVII BUL Masters Swimming Championships in Sandansky from 18 to 19 of September 2004 will be announced. Contact person – Mrs. Staniela Popova. Click here to read the Info... (in Bulgarian only)

September 09, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Most Popular BUL Tandem – Alexandrov (son) and Dontchev (father) Vassilen Dimitrov’s report about the most popular BUL swim tandem – Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov (son) and Plamen Dontchev (father) ... After Athens challenge for Mikhail Alexandrov and Plamen Dontchev the Indy 2004 World Championships  is coming soon !!! Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

September 08, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

The Indy'04 will host only Alexandrov from Bulgaria... At the next FINA World Short Course Championships 2004 in Indianapolis (USA) – 7-11 October this year, Bulgaria will be presented only with Mikhail Alexandrov ahead. Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only). P.Donchev & M.Alexandrov

September 06, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

The First Bulgarian Swim Site has been added to EuroSwimLinks.com On 6th of September 2004 First Bulgarian Swimming Site has been added to EuroSwimLinks.com data base. EuroSwimLinks.com is one of the biggest Internet index for swimming in Europe - completely arranged in English, in German, in Italian, in French Click here to read the Info... (in Bulgarian only)

September 06, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

XXVII Bulgarian Masters Swimming Championships 2004... XXVII Bulgarian Masters Swimming Championship will be held in the town of Sandansky from 18 to 19 of September (Long course swimming pool with mineral water). Bulgarian Masters Championship is the oldest event in the Region of the Balkans and the Bulgarian Masters movement is very good developed. About 180 athletes from 12 swimming clubs are expected this year. The main favorites are the teams of Levsky (Sofia), Tcherno More (Varna), Mladost’95 (Plovdiv) and the host club – Vikhren (Sandansky). Click here to read the Announcement... (in Bulgarian only)

September 05, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Duje Draganja

Duje Draganja - Croatian Miracle... Name: Duje Draganja Date of Birth: February 27, 1983 Place of Birth: Split (Croatia) Living place: Berkeley CAL University (California) Height: 197 cm Domestic Club: SC Primorje (Rijeka) - Croatia Coach: Mike Botom (Cal University - from 2001) Click here for the complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)

September 03, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Camelia Potec

Camelia Potec - New Romanian Swim Icon... Name: Camelia Potec Date of Birth: February 19, 1982 Place of Birth: Braila (Romania) Living place: Bucharest - Capital of Romania Height: 178 cm Weight: 62 kg Coach: Doina Sava Click here for the complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)

September 01, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

In memoriam - Grigor Lazov  The giant is fallen. Mr. Grigor Lazov is gone. We will never forget this unbelievable man! Click here to read the Memoriam... (in Bulgarian only)

August 31, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Don’t gibe at the Bulgarian swimming !  Considering the facts on the Bulgarian swimmers’ achievements at the Olympic Games in Athens, two BUL journalists have afforded to offend our athletes. It's a fully unacceptable behavior. First Bulgarian Web Swim Site serves a notice on this unfriendly act. Click here to read the Notice... (in Bulgarian only)

August 30, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Ivanka Moralieva

Swimming Interview Moralieva: “Even in my dreams I wasn’t imaging the title at FINA Open Water Marathons!” The New Bulgarian Princess of Waves, so-called by all her adorers worldwide, acted on the invitation for the interview for the "First Bulgarian Web Swim Site"... On the actualities and impressions of just finished Olympic Games in Athens where she was member of the National Team, her swimming engagement in FINA World Cup Marathons in 2004 and the next plans, this worthy women's swimmer has talked without any reluctance... Click here for the complete Interview... (in Bulgarian only)

August 26, 2004---Prepared by Nikolay Krastev ...

Report No.5 from the Athens Olympic Games... The Bulgarian swimming after Athens – already above the surface This article is the first Bulgarian expert opinion about participation of the Bulgarian National team at the Olympic Games in Athens 2004. Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 25, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Gary Hall, Jr. was fined $ 5000 'cause of uniform... Gary Hall Jr. (USA), the Olympic Champion in 50 m Free Men. will be assessed by the US Swimming because of his appearence at the Athens 2004 events in the uniform out of the look of US National Team... Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 25, 2004---Transferred from the "Capital" magazine ...

Report No.4 from the Athens Olympic Games... Excitement in the Olympic swimming pool... This article has been transferred from the “Capital”, respectable Bulgarian weekly magazine, upon the written permission and the authority of the issue’s top board. Read the Capital via  www.capital.bg Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 24, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

What had happened at 200 Back in Athens? Aaron Peirsol (USA), the World Record Holder and Winner of the 200 m backstroke men, has been firstly disqualified in Athens 2004, then reinstated as new Olympic Champion and new Olympic record holder.   Is the decision of the Olympic Swim Jury of Appeal in the harmony with the FINA swimming Rules? According to the author – no. Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 22, 2004---Prepared by Nikolay Krastev ...

Report No.2 from the Athens Olympic Games... The "Dneven Trud" Bulgarian daily magazine from the pen of Nikolay Krastev has followed the swimming events of the Athens 2004 Olympiad... Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 21, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Stoytchev again won Ohrid FINA Marathon For the fourth time in his career, Petar Stoytchev FINA World Cup Champion was ranked the first at the traditional Ohrid Marathon 2004 (FYROM) on the distance of 32 km. At the route from St. Naum to the port of Ohrid, Stoytchev swam out his personal record in 5:31:11 Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 19, 2004---Prepared by Nikolay Krastev ...

Report from the Athens Olympic Games... The FBULSS has the opportunity to present the first live report from the swimming events of the Athens Olympics by the Marusi's Aquatic Center, completely from the pen of Mr.Nikolay Krastev, top Bulgarian sport's journalist... Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 17, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

4x100 m Men’s Free Relay of the South Africa – miracle for XXII century! An article on the New unbelievable Men’s World record been set by the South Africa swimming team in 4x100 m Free Relay – 3:13.17 at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games… Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 16, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Dr. Andre Manov

Swimming Interview A. Manov, MD: “Proud that I’m Bulgarian swimmer” The famous Andre Manov - Member of the SC Levsky (Sofia), coached by legendary Mr. Stefan Popov (Zamorata) ex-Junior Champion in 400 m Free and silver medalist in 200 m Free in 1974 at the National Champs in Velingrad; multiple times Regional Champion of Sofia for Junior 400 m Free, 1500 m Free and 400 m I.M. between the years 1973 - 1978; student Champion of Bulgaria in 400 m Free in 1980; National Champion and record holder for Medical professionals in Bulgaria in 400 m Free and 200 m I.M. in 1985, 1988, 1989. Click here for the complete Interview... (in Bulgarian only)

August 08, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Bulgarian Swimmers at the Athens 2004... Six Bulgarian swimmers will take part in the events of the Olympic Games in Athens: Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov, Gueorgui Palazov, Petar Stoytchev, Raytchin Antonov, Ivanka Moralieva, Ana Dangalakova. The best chance for the semi-finals should be seen for  Mikhail (Mike) Alexandrov in his 200 m Ind.Medley...  Watch the latest news from Greece at the official Olympic Site www.athens2004.com Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 07, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Bul Analysis of the Balkan Junior Champs 2004 The complete analyze of the participation of Bulgarian National team and all results swam out by the bulgarian swimmers at the city of Novi Sad at  just finished Balkan Junior Swimming Championships 2004 is prepared...  Click here for the complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)

August 06, 2004---Prepared by Nikolay Krastev ...

M.Alexandrov broke 15 Bul Rec in last two years Since 1994 when his parents and the complete family had moved over the Atlantic, this worthy guy came into swimming in his age of 8... Till 2003, all these years Alexadrov's  trainer Plamen Doncev  was engaged  putting Mike to the stars... This year as a member of Evanstin Edu (USA), Mike took part in New York 2004 NCAA SC Champs seting the next personal and BUL standards in 100 Breast 1:00.54 ; 200 IM 1:58.62; 400 IM 4:12.77... In the US Grand Prix Indianapolis 2004 (LC) in 100 Breast 1:03.25; in 200 IM 2:03.38...Just in the last year and a half, Alexandrov set 15 new Bulgarian records... The Athens 2004 is waiting for Mikhail Mike Alexandrov !!! Click here for the complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 05, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Would  Michael Phelps obtain more gold medals then Mark Spitz? The probability of Michael Phelps to earn more gold medals in the Olympic Games in Athens 2004 then the legendary US swimmer Mark Spitz in Munchen 1972 is discussed in the article. The authors counts of maximum 5 gold medals.  Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

August 04, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

The swimming sport on the Balkans – positions and perspectives The main topic is the level of the competition swimming in the ten Balkans countries. The number of the competition swimmers (both men and women) in each state and the number of the medals from the Balkans Swimming Games during the 35 years time period earned from each country also are viewed. According the author the arrangement of the Balkans countries (classification by the level of the competition country) is as follows: 1. ROM; 2. GRE; 3. CRO; 4. SMN; 5. TUR; 6. BUL; 7. CYP; 8. FYR of Mac; 9. BIH; 10. ALB.  Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only - prepared prior to the Balkan Champs)

July 31-August 01, 2004---Prepared by D. Mihajlovic ...

A. Shopov Balkan 2004 Champion Members of the Bulgarian Team

The Balkan Junior Championships 2004 Day-2 --- Five  more medals for the Bulgarian National Team on the second day of the Championships... Alexander Shopov, won 2 Gold Medals and the Balkan titles for 2004 (200 Fly Men - 2:07.76 and 400 m IM Men 4:39.79). Hristo Grahovski won Silver and Bronze in 100 m Breast Men - 1:06.54 and 50 Breast Men 0:30.00. Maria Zlatkova wom Bronze in 400 Free Women - time 4:37.27 *  In three today's the most interesting relay races, Bulgarian teams were ranked two times the 4th - in 4x100 m Medley Men (time 4:02.04), in 4x100 m Free Men (time 3:38.23) and in 4x100 m Free Women (time 4:14.66)... The complete Official Results and Gallery find at Serbia-Swim Site... Day-1 --- Three medals for the Bulgarian National Team at Novi Sad... Men's Realy in 4 x 200 Free brought Silver (time 7:55.720 - Kolicev, Bangeev, Manolov and Zelev), and two Bronze in 200 Breast Men - Hristo Grahovski (time 2:28.14) and in 800 free Women - Lidiya Ivanova  (time 9:31.25) *  Four 4th places have been reached by: Joana Sgurova in 200 Breast Women (time 2:47.96), Maria Zlatkova in 50 Free Women (time 28.43), Alexander Shopov in 200 m IM Men (time 2:13.51) and Nikolay Bangeev in 1500 Free Men (time 16.25.14)...

July 27, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov & Ivan Tsanov...

Three BUL swimmers took part at the Bosporus Marathon, Turkey On the 16-th edition of the traditionally Bosporus Marathon between Europe’s and Asian’s part of Turkey, three well-known BUL swimmers have taken part. Dimitar Videnov in the 25-30 years old age group takes the gold medal, Krassimir Nikolov (46-50) gains the silver medal and Vassil Dobrev (56-60) has been decorated also with silver. Congratulations!!!!  Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

July 22, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Digital Recording & Presentation of Swim Events First time ever, the First Bulgarian Swimming Site is in the position to present  the video-clips from any domestic swimming event in digital mode... The BUL Junior Swimming Championship that was held on 16-18 of July 2004 in the city of Sofia enable us to record almost all races.... As on the limitation and technical reasons by the provider of our site, one short video-clip of the final part of 50 m Free Men can be viewed. Author of the video recordings is Mr. Igor Kolitchev (father). Click the picture (left) for thr MPG clip ...(need Media Player)...

July 20, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

July 20, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Stoytchev & Moralieva won the Marathon near Skopje Petar Stoytchev FINA OWS Champion and Ivanka Moralieva, the new Bulgarian princess of the waves have won the Open water Swimming Marathon at the distance of 8 Km been held near Skopije (the capital of FYROM) by the lake of Matka.  Click here to read the Article... (in Bulgarian only)

July 19, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

July 16, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

July 15, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

July 12, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

July 11, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

July 08, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

July 07, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Euro Junior Swim Championships 2004 Portugal, the Portuguese Swimming and Oeiras Municipality will warmly receive the official delegations of each country that from 15 to 18 July 2004 will live unforgettable moments in the Jamor Swimming Pool Complex. Everything is being prepared to provide the young swimmers the best conditions in order they achieve the highest level.  Find the official Champs Web site at www.fpnatacao.pt Click here to read the Complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

July 05, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov and Vassilen Dimitrov...

July 01, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Balkan Junior Swim Championships 2004  Since the  fact of the Balkan Games' canceling (senior's champs planned to be held in Istanbul at the end of June 2004), the most important swim event over the Balkan is Junior Championhips 2004 being held in the town of Novi Sad, (Serbia & Montenegro)... The championships will take place by the in-door 50-m Olympic  pool of the "Vojvodina-Spens" sport center from July 31 to August 01, 2004... Special report on the results and sparcles from the previous "Sandansky Champs 2003" is arranged for the bulgarian visitors  ... Find the official Champs Web site at www.serbia-swim.org.yu/balk2004.htm Click here to read the Complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

June 29, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

June 29, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

In the town of Sandansky – a lot of emotions  In Sandansky, the picturesque town in the South-Western part of Bulgaria, BUL State Swimming Championship for the kids born in 1992 (age of 12) has been held last weekend. The team complex ranking was head by the swim team of SSC “Shipka” (Sofia). Second crowned team was Levsky (Sofia) and the third host club of “Vikhren” (Sandansky).  Click here to read the Complete Article... (in Bulgarian only)

June 29, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

June 25, 2004---Prepared by Marina Klyutchnikova ...

Swimming Interview Vladimir Boure: “Popov is a fish, walking on 2-legs and is speaking Russian” Swimming interview with the legendary former Russian swimmer Vladimir Boure completely transferred from the most popular RUS swimming site www.swimmin.ru by Marina Klyutchnikova (Translated by I.Tsanov)... Click here to read the Complete Interview... (in Bulgarian only)

June 23, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

Moralieva (BUL) wins the FINA Marathon... Hong Kong (HKG) - Fina Marathon World Cup in Hong Kong. Leading results of the fifth leg of the 2004 Fina Marathon Swimming World Cup meeting on June 20 in Hong Kong (10 km).  WOMEN: 1. Ivanka Moralieva (BUL) 2h11:51.25; 2. Angela Maurer (GER) 2h11:52.09; 3. Edith van Dijk  (NED) 2h11:53.22.  MEN: 1. Mark Saliba (AUS) 1h55:02.25; 2. Gabriel Chaillou (ARG) 1h55:04.85; 3. Josh Santacaterina (AUS) 1h55:05.82; Petar Stoytchev (BUL) 1h55:53.73 Click here to read the Complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)

June 23, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

June 21, 2004---Prepared by Elena Baeva ...

June 20, 2004---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov ...

June 15, 2004---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov ...

Petar Stoytchev Takes FINA Marathon in China... Consecutive FINA 25-km open water marathon in Haiku (China) is finished with Petar Stoytchev (BUL) at the top. The best Bulgarian open water swimmer has done the decisively step to win the fourth trophy – OWS FINA Cup Champion. The race has been terminated 1 km prior the finish of the race... Reason – unfortunately, extremely bad weather.  Click here to read the Complete Release... (in Bulgarian only)