December 19, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov & V. Dimitrov...

G.Palazov set new BUL record in 200 m Fly… ---------------------------------------- Bulgarian swimmer Mr. Gueorgi Palazov set the new LC national record in 200 m Fly with the time of 2:00.83 in Thessalonica (GRE). 26 years old athlete won the silver medal in the traditionally Tournament “Alexandria”.  Meanwhile the BUL swim federation has declared the best BUL swimmer of the year 2006 – the marathon swimmer Mr. Petar Stoychev. Congratulations! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 18, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

M.Zhelev: I haven’t a favorite event… The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Mr. Martin Zhelev was the best Bulgarian swimmer at the just concluded EU Short course swimming championships that were held in Helsinki (FIN). The BUL swim pearl sets two new national juniors records at 100 m Back - 0:55.82 and 200 m Back - 2:00.58. The author-in-chief of the FBSS talks with this worthy athlete... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 15, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov & D.Koprinkova...

SBS radio Australia presents FBSS… On December, 15 the SBS Radio Bulgarian emission (Australia) presented the First Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS). The presentation has been made from our correspondent in Australia – Mrs. Diana Koprinkova. SBS radio Australia is a unique media – broadcasts in 68 languages among them Bulgarian. SBS motto – the many voices of one Australia! The strongest demand of SBS listeners is news and information from their homeland. SBS Radio is an independent source of news and current affairs for the community in Australia. It's also an important source of interviews, correspondents' reports and links with other expatriate Bulgarian communities throughout the world. Really, great day for FBSS! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the two Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 14, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov...

December 13, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

December 12, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

European Short Course Champs 2006 - concluded… ---------------------------------------- The 10th European SC Swimming Championships is concluded on Sunday in Helsinki (FIN). Germany once again finished top in the medal table with 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals. Poland came second (5-3-3) ahead of Italy (4-3-2). The 11th European Short Course Swimming Championships will take place at Debrecen in Hungary on December 13-16, 2007. The author in chief of the FBSS presents the topic regarding Bulgarian participation.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 07, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov...

December 05, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

November 28, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

The Christmas tournament- Anton Mihaylov 2006… ---------------------------------------- SC Anton Mihaylov invites all kids born 1998-1999 and younger to participate at the Christmas tournament. The event will be held on December, 17 in Sofia at the Kempinsky-Zografsky hotel swimming pool. Deadline for the entries December, 15. Welcome to all swim kids! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Official Invitation.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 27, 2006---Prepared by D.Koprinkova...

The Torpedo retirement… ---------------------------------------- Since Ian Thorpe has announced his retirement from the swimming sport there are the wide world discussions why the Torpedo has made that decision. First Bulgarian Swim Site presents the article written from the pen of  Mrs. Diana Koprinkova – the FBSS co-author who is living in Australia.  ---------------------------------------- World Swim Shark - Ian Thorpe ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 24, 2006---Prepared by M. Nikolova...

M.Moravcova: There is one more Olympics in sight for me… The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Martina Moravcova is one of the most decorated swimmers of our times. Her collection includes 67 medals including 2-Olympic, 22-World and 43-European, along with 3-World, 16-European and 203-Slovakian records. In her interview with Maya Nikolova, FBSS's co-author, Moravcova was very open in giving her first interview for FBSS.  ---------------------------------------- Martina Moravcova, the World Swim Super Star  (Photo from Moravcova's official site) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian). or theEng-interview (Arr. in English).. .

November 22, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Carmen Bunaciu swim portrait and exclusive interview… The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Mrs. Carmen Bunaciu is a first ROM women swimmer under 1 minute barrier in 100 m Free – 0:59.90  set on 17.12.1977 in the town of Baya Mare (ROM). She is holder of many swim achievements. Among them: 70 national titles, 39 national records, 30 Balkan titles, ranked 3rd  in 200 m Backstroke at FINA World Championships in Ecuador (1982). Now Mrs.Bunaciu is working as an expert of the Eurosport – Romania.  ---------------------------------------- Mrs. Carmen Bunaciu, Romanian Swim Legend... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Presentation & Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian). Interview (Arr. in English).. .

November 21, 2006---Prepared by N. Krastev and D.Koprinkova...

Torpedo hangs up swim suits… The Exclusive News from Sydney ---------------------------------------- The brilliant swimming career of the Australian swimming icon Ian Thorpe came to a surprising end. The Olympic Champion announced today at the press conference in Sydney his decision to retire... Click a link bellow to find out two special articles from the pens of the FBSS's co-authors dedicated to our domestic visitors.  ---------------------------------------- Ian Thorpe, world swim legend - hangs up his swim suits forever... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Complete Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 21, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

NEMO 2006 International Meeting in Skopje… The  second edition of the NEMO Cup 2006, organized by the SC “Delfin” Skopje (FYROM) has been held this past week-end in Skopje. 291 youth athletes from FYROM, Slovenia, BiH, Serbia and Bulgaria took part in the event. Bulgarian swimming was presented from the team of SC Levski (Sofia) with 14 athletes coached by Reni Damyanova and Adriana Prokopieva. ---------------------------------------- In-door swim pool of the Mladost swim center, Skopje, FYROM ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Complete Report+Results.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 16, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

BSF and FBSS will work together… The Exclusive News from Sofia --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Bulgarian swimming federation and the First Bulgarian Swimming Site unify their efforts to popularize the Bulgarian swimming sport and to make better the mass-media presentation of the BUL swimming events. Two leading BUL swim personalities Mrs. Tanya Bogomilova (executive director of BSF and Olympic Champion) and Mr. Ivan Tsanov (author-in-chief of FBSS and well-known Balkan swim expert) have decided to work together in the future. Soon the visitors of FBSS will have the opportunity to follow more swim news, results and documents from BSF. In that connection the special part of FBSS site will be dedicated to the official BSF news & actualities... --------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.information.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 14, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

SER Open Swimming Championships 2006… Serbian Open Swimming Championships 2006 has been held in 25-m pool of the Jug Swim Center in the town of Zrenjanin on November 10-12. This event was the last trial for the SER swimmers prior to the Helsinki LEN European Short Course Championships. 164 competitors from 17 Serbian swimming clubs participated.Find out more in report.  ---------------------------------------- In-door swim pool of the JUG swim center, Zrenjanin, Serbia. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Complete Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 09, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov...

D.Kalchev: I'm now in Masters competitions… The Exclusive Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Denislav Kalchev is a Bulgarian swimming legend and one of the best BUL swimmers ever. His best time in 100 m Fly – 0:53.34 (set in Rome, ITA before 12 years) is still actual record of the native land. Now 33-years old athlete is living in Florida (USA) and works as a swim coach. In the exclusive interview with Vassilen Dimitrov, Mr. Kalchev speaks about the swimming sport in Bulgaria and USA. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 06, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Emil Stiochkov has gone… In Memoriam ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian swim movement is in mourning. We've lost a great man and the swim trainer.  The well-known Bulgarian swimming coach Mr. Emil Stiochkov from SC Levski (Sofia) has gone. Thank you Mr. Stoichkov! You rest forever in our hearts!  ---------------------------------------- Emil Soichkov, trainer of Swimming Club "Levski", Sofia... ---------------------------------------- Click here for .In Memoriam.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 06, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

2006 Zamorata Tournament in Sofia… This week-end in the Capital of Bulgaria, more then 270 competitors from four neighbor countries (BUL, GRE, SER, FYROM) took part in the 8th edition of the traditional age group meet the "Zamorata swimming tournament", marvelously organized by the Levski Swimming Club, Sofia.  ---------------------------------------- Marvelous atmosphere by the tribune at the "Zamorata 2006 Tournament"... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 02, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

October 30, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov & Rumen Atanasov ...

Albanian National Swimming Records… First time ever FBSS presents the Albanian National Swimming Records. Thanks to Mr. Rumen Atanasov from the city of Plovdiv (BUL) – one of the best the Balkan swim statisticians – the swim community will have a chance to learn something about the Albanian swimming sport as well as to see the national records in 50-meters swimming pool (both in men's and women's concurrences). ---------------------------------------- Albanian women's junior team at the Balkan Games in Novi Sad (SCG, 2004) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 27, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

K.Petkov: "Let the Bulgarians love swimming"… The Exclusive Swim Interview Mr. Krassimir Petkov is the Bulgarian swimming legend. He is a first BUL swimmer who broke the 1 minute barrier in 100 m Back – on 26.06.1976 in Prague (CZE). In the present, the legendary swimmer is living in USA and working as Aquatic director of the YMCA (Florida). In the exclusive interview for FBSS, Mr. Petkov gives us usually interesting and honest answers.  ---------------------------------------- Krassimir Petkov, in the time of his top swim achievements... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

Open letter to the Bulgarian Swim Federation… Bulgarian Swim Masters Protest The First Bulgarian Swim Site (FBSS) presents the open letter to the Bulgarian Swimming Federation. Some of the extremely  popular and beloved BUL swimmers from the time of the beginning of the BUL swimming sport are offended and distressed. Reason – their names are not mentioned in the official report of the BUL swim federation in occasion of the 75 years celebrating the BUL swim sport. Click over the link bellow for the full story!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the official.Open Letter.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 23, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov & V. Dimitrov ...

P.Stoychev celebrates his 30th birthday… Exclusive Interview ---------------------------------------- The phenomenal Bulgarian open water swimmer Mr. Petar Stoychev celebrates the 30th birthday on October 24, 2006. The special congratulations from the pen of the main author of FBSS followed also with the exclusive interview made by Mr. Vassilen Dimitrov. Congratulations, Mr. Stoychev and God bless you!  ---------------------------------------- Petar Stoychev, this year won his 6th Fina OWS World Cup crown !!! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 21, 2006---Prepared by I. Kirov & I. Tsanov...

Ivan Kirov’s Dartfish Case Study… Dr. Ivan Borissov Kirov coaches about 200 boys and girls - from 5 to18 years of age at the Peoria Park District in Peoria, Illinois (USA). The Peoria Area Water Wizards swimming team is one of the largest in Illinois, excluding Chicago, with swimmers who have placed in State Competition. He has also prepared swimmers for the Speedo Championship at the National Level. Kirov has been involved in swim coaching for over 35 years. Especially for the most popular BUL swim site Mr. Ivan Kirov presents the Dartfish Case study. Thank you Mr. Kirov!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 18, 2006---Prepared by Nikolay Krystev...

Kavarna again with a swimming pool… After 15-years interrupting the 50-meters swimming pool in town of Kavarna (Bulgarian Northern Black Sea Coast) is working. The swimming pool is situated only 200 meters from the Sea Coast and the beautiful beach. The swim outfit has been fully repaired from the Assembly of the municipality of Kavarna and the personally engagement of its mayor Mr. Tsonko Tsonev.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 16, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

New Book on the BUL Swim Sport… Books on swimming - recension The new book devoted to the 75-years anniversary of the Bulgarian swimming sport is published and promoted in Sofia. In the book the greatest Bulgarian swimming stars, coaches and sport-workers are presented. The compilers are Mrs. N. Vitanova, Mr. A. Boynov and Mr. N. Palijski. ---------------------------------------- Cover page of the book - "75 Anniversary of the Bulgarian Swim Sport" (ISBN 954-90702-4-7) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 15, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Amount of the Bulgarian swim movement… Bulgarian swim movement series (3) FBSS presents the third part of the Bulgarian swim movement series – Amount of the Bulgarian swim movement. In that connection three dimension of that topic from the leading Bulgarian swim person Mr. Ivan Tsanov are investigated. According to the author the Bulgarian swim movement consists of 415 000 peoples. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 05, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

FINA World Conference – Madrid (ESP)… The 1st FINA World Conference has been held in Madrid (ESP), 21-23 of September 2006. FINA has created this conference to have some time for all its members to think together about the future of Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo in particular, and of Aquatic sports in general. This conference was the first concrete example of a step forward in order to establish the strategy and objectives related to the development of Aquatics for the next four years (2006-2009). The main topics from the speech of FINA Executive Director Mr. Cornel Marculescu are presented for a BUL swim audience.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 02, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

September 23, 2006---Prepared by Diana Koprinkova...

Lorne - World's largest ocean swim… About 4,000 people have taken part in the world's largest ocean swim on Victoria's Surf Coast (AUS). The 1.2 kilometer Lorne Pier to Pub swim started out 26 years ago as a challenge between friends. The race is so popular and becomes more popular each year among participants from Australia and around the world. Next years Lorne Pier to Pub Swim starts at 12.30pm on Saturday 6th January 2007. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 21, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Character of the Bulgarian swim movement… Bulgarian swim movement series (2) FBSS prolongs to present the Bulgarian swim movement series. The second one is named – Character of the Bulgarian swim movement First time ever, the new Bulgarian swimming philosophy is presented here in the article. Mr. Ivan Tsanov (a leading BUL swim person) describes the main characteristics of the Bulgarian swim movement  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 19, 2006---Prepared by Petya Letcheva...

Swimming for pregnant women… Transferred from www.roditeli.info upon permission ---------------------------------------- This article describes in details the advantages for a pregnant woman to swim and to make the water drills. The risks are also mentioned. According to the author the advantages regarding the swimming sport are much more than the risks for the future mothers. Good luck in swimming!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 11, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

2006 Bulgarian Masters Championships… The Capital of Bulgaria was the host place of the 29-th Bulgarian Masters Swimming Championships – the oldest National Championships across the Balkan Peninsula. 280 swimmers from all Bulgarian regions took part in the event that was held from 9 to 10 of September 2006 at the CSKA Olympic swimming out-door pool. Many of the former Bulgarian swimming legends swam in the National championship, among them – the unique Bulgarian FINA World Masters Champion Mr. Anton Mihaylov (SC Anton Mihaylov – Sofia).  ---------------------------------------- Mr.Anton Mihaylov and Mr.Ivan Tsanov at the BUL Masters Championships in Sofia. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 06, 2006---Prepared by B. Prodanov...

V.Milkov returned back home… Mr. Valentin Milkov after 7 years of his staying in the United States returned back home. In USA this 27-years old swimmer has been studied at the Universities of Iowa and Indiana. At the Iowa State University where also John Atanasoff, the world famous inventor had been engaged previously, Mr. Milkov worked on the digital computer technologies. Since he landed Bulgaria, Mr. Milkov believes that he'll be able to inlay all his previous American experiences dedicated especially to the Bulgarian swimming movement. Good luck in the native land!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 04, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Short history of the Bulgarian swim movement… Bulgarian swim movement series (1) FBSS (First Bulgarian Swim Site) starts with a new topic – the Bulgarian swim movement series. The first one is named – Short history of the Bulgarian swim movement. The main four historical periods from 1923 to 2006 and the biggest personalities of the Bulgarian swimming sport  are presented in this article.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 29, 2006---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov ...

P.Stoychev: I don’t give up to swim across the Channel… Swim Interview Bulgaria's best open water swimmer returned home on Thursday from London, after a failed attempt to make the world record swim across the English Channel (La Manche). Stormy weather had foiled Stoychev's first attempt at the record, and the second swim was also lumbered by heavy waves and streams. Stoychev clocked 7:21:8 hours. An interview of Vassilen Dimitrov with the intergalactic Bulgarian swimmer is presented for the visitors of the FBSS.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 28, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

1st FINA World Youth Champs – Italy stronger than USA… The 1st FINA World Youth Swimming Championships have come to an end this past week-end with a party at the Julio de Lamare Aquatic Center. On the medal board Italy has won the first place (9 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze)  17 medals overall. The USA was second. On the third place came France. The Bulgarian participation (Alexander Nikolov in 50, 100, 200 m Free) has been unnoticed. From the Balkan region, Romania and Serbia have won the gold medals.  ---------------------------------------- Mr.Botko Trendafilov, Coach (Ex-trainer of Antoaneta Frenkeva, two times Olympic medalist in Seoul 1988) and Alexander Nikolov in Rio 2006 (Photo by V. Anusic) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 27, 2006---Prepared by Vesselin Zlatkov ...

Varna without swimming pools… Transferred from www.varnapress.info upon permission Incredibly, but that’s the real fact – in the City of Varna, the biggest Bulgarian Black Sea pearl, there isn’t a suitable swimming pool for the competitive swimming! The article of Mr. Vesselin Zlatkov that has been transferred from the local newspaper “Varna” describes in full the reasons about that totally unacceptable situation.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 22, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Bogomilova supported the President's new mandate… Mrs.Tanya Bogomilova, Executive Director of the Bulgarian swimming federation supported the new mandate of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria. Bogomilova as one of the leading BUL sport official and her engagement in domain of politics have provoked the contradictories in the Bulgarian swimming movement. The ‘pro et contra’ is viewed in the article from the pen of the FBSS’s main author.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 21, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

M.Stanishev - the 91st birthday... Name: Mr. Maxim Stanishev Date and Place of birth: August 15, 1915, Sofia (BUL) Swimming carrier: One of the pioneers of the modern swimming sport in Bulgaria. Competitor, coach and swim administrator. Belongs to the swim club Levsky (Sofia).  Top performances: 1932-- Bulgarian Absolute LC Record set in 100 m Free 1:14,0 1934-- Bulgarian Absolute LC Record Holder in 200 m Free 3:10,0;  1935-- Bulgarian National Champion (Absolute) in 400 m Free 6:44,0 ---------------------------------------- Mr. Maxim Stanishev, live legend of the Bulgarian swimming sport. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Presentation.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 21, 2006---Prepared by D. Koprinkova...

New joined swim project in Australia… The Development of an improved understanding in swimming technique by validated fluid modelling using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) and the devising of methods by which the technique of an elite swimmer may be evaluated and enhanced using this science is the core objective of the new joined project of Monash University, CSIRO and the Australian Institute of Sport. ---------------------------------------- Chris Glendenning and Dr Bruce Mason, the members of the new AUS swim project. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 12, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov and Elena Eneva

66th Swim Marathon Galata – Varna… Transferred from www.xpucmo.com/blog upon the permission  ---------------------------------------- On 6th of August, 2006 the traditional 66th edition of the Swim Marathon Galata – Varna has been held. Along to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast at the distance of 4.42 km, 172 domestic swimmers took part in the event. The winner in men’s competition was Gueorgui Palazov and in woman’s competition Nina Ranguelova.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 08, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

The Balkan Games analyses… The 2006 Balkan Junior Swimming Games in Larnaca (CYP) confirms the status quo on the Balkans. The countries are divided into the three groups. The strongest swim teams are the Greece and Romania. Bulgaria and Serbia are the second swim powers. Cyprus, FYROM, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania are the rest. The absence of the Turkish swim team is the big surprise. The detailed personalized analysis of the Bulgarian participation is made from the chief author of FBSS.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 30, 2006---Prepared by V.Sreckovic - Exclusively for FBSS from Cyprus

I.Kolichev & N.Rangelova- The Balkan Champions … Igor Kolichev The second day of the Balkan Junior Championships in Larnaca, Cyprus, just in the morning races (Part-3 of the Champs), Igor Kolichev in 100 Breast (1:05.41) and Nina Rangelova in 200 Freestyle (2:08.52) won the Gold medals and became the new Balkan Swimming Champions. In Men's Relay (4x100 Medley), the Bulgarian team swam out to the Balkan Silver medal (time 3:56.52), also Desislava Hrischeva in 200 Fly (2:29.69) picked up a Bronze medal... In total Team Ranking (after the 3rd part of the Champs), BUL National team is third,as well as in men's and women's concurrences. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Special Report from the Balkan Junior Championship.(Arr. in English). ---------------------------------------- Day-2 evening, part-4 brought  more 5 medals for the marvelous Bulgarian National junior team: in 50 Breast, the second Balkan title for Igor Kolichev (0:29.34); two silver medals in 400 Free for Maria Zlatkova (4:31.92) and 4x100 Free Relay Women (4:05.68); two bronze medals for Desislava Hrischeva in 400 IM (5:13.57) and Men's Relay Team 4x100 Free (3:35.25). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At the end of the 2006 Balkan Junior Championships held in Cyprus, the  final team ranking is as follows: 1/Greece, 2/ Romania, 3/Bulgaria, 4/SCG, 5/Cyprus, 6/FYROM, 7/BIH and 8/Albania...

July 29, 2006---Prepared by V.Sreckovic - Exclusively for FBSS from Cyprus

Balkan Games, in Part-1 - Five Medals for Bulgaria… The Balkan Junior Championships 2006 has started today at the splendid Larnaka's Zinon Athletic Center, Cyprus... On the Day-1 (session 1) the Bulgarian National team showed its best winning 5 medals (2 silver and 3 bronze). Igor Kolichev in 200 Breast (2:26.69 - silver); Martin Zelev in 50 Back (28.41 - Silver); Ekaterina Avramova in 50 Free (27.79 - Bronze); Desislava Hrischeva in 100 Fly (1:07.06 - Bronze) and Maria Zlatkova in 800 Free (9:25.07 - Bronze).. In the Team score, in the present, the Bulgarian female team is ranked third and the male team fourth... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Special Reports from the Balkan Junior Championship(Arr. in English). .

July 27, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

The Balkan Junior Swimming Games… In the City of Larnaca (CYP) the Balkan Swimming Junior Games 2006 will be held this week-end. The Bulgarian national swimming team will be also traditionally presented. The country whose competitors swim with the white-green-red swim suits will be presented with 10 athletes – 6 men and 4 women. The heads of the delegation are Mr. Vassilis Damyanidis and Coach Mr. Kristian Minkovsky. The favorites are the Greek and Romanian teams. FBSS wishes success to our swimmers!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 25, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov...

July 24, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

BUL Junior Summer Championships 2006… In Sofia on July 21-23, 2006, the Bulgarian Junior Summer Championships 2006 has been held. The competition venue was the “Tcherveno zname” the Olympic swimming complex (50 m pool-outdoor). The results of the winners both in men and woman concurrences are presented. The interview with the legendary Bulgarian swim coach Mr. Dimitar Drandarov (City of Plovdiv) is also included. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article & Results.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 23, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Turkish SPEEDO-2006 Summer Championships… The Turkish SPEEDO-2006 Summer Championships has been held on July 13-16, 2006 in Izmir at “Atatürk swimming complex”. 55 swimming clubs from all across the country with 578 athletes have been participated.  The compete results of the winners (Absolute age category) both in men’s and women’s concurrency and a short comment are presented in Bulgarian language.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article & Results.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 20, 2006---Prepared by M.Vasileva & I. Tsanov...

Mimi Hughes swims on the Danube river… The American swimmer Mimi Hughes swims from the beginning to the end of the Danube river. Now she is in the Bulgarian area of the great European river. Mrs. Huges was welcomed from the major of Rousse, the biggest Bulgarian City on the Danube river coast line  – Mr. Bozhidar Yotov. Mr. Yotov has made a present to the woman swimmer – an icon of St. George. St. George is the Holly protector of the City of Rousse. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 18, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Croatian Summer Absolute Swimming Championships… Upon the patronage of the Croatian Swimming Federation, organized by SC Primorje Croatia Osiguranje (Rijeka), the LC Summer Swimming Championships of Croatia 2006 has been held 13-16 of July 2006 for the competitors in Absolute concurrence. More then 150 athletes from 19 Croatian swimming clubs participated in all 8 parts of the competition. The results of Duje Draganja (men) and Sanja Jovanovic (woman) could be especially mentioned.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 17, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

The FINA Ohrid Swim Marathon 2006…… The traditionally 20th FINA Cup Ohrid Swim Marathon on the  Lake of Ohrid (FYROM) has been held on Saturday, July 15 at the standard distance of 30 Km. The race has been won from the intergalactic Bulgarian marathon swimmer – Mr. Petar Stoychev. For the fifth time in his spectacular swim career the BUL open water swim star won the Ohrid Lake event. Congratulations, men! The second Bulgarian marathon swimmer in Ohrid – Tihomir Ivantchev was ranked fifth. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 09, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Euro Junior Championships – Palma de Mallorca… The 2006 European Junior Swimming Championships has been held between the 1st and 9th of July 2006 in the splendid City of Palma de Mallorca (Ballearic Islands, Spain). The Bulgarian swimming team was consisted of four athletes: Alexander Nikolov, Igor Kolichev, Martin Hristov and Martin Zhelev. The best ranked Bulgarian swimmer was Igor Kolichev – ranked 6th in 50 m Breast Men – 0:29.17. The complete statistics regarding the winners (both in men and women concurrences) with  rankings and times of the all Bulgarian swimmers are presented in this article.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 04, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Gymnasiade 2006 Athens – swimming competition… The Gymnasiade is the biggest event of the International School Sport Federation (ISF) and is organized every 4th year. The 2006 Gymnasiade was held in Greece. Athletics, gymnastics and swimming are the kernel of this spectacular event. Gymnastics and swimming were organized in Athens and athletics in Thessalonica. Among participants from 37 countries worldwide, the Bulgarian’s school boys and girls have been also presented. The results of the winners in the swimming competition and a short report are presented for the domestic audience. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 29, 2006---Prepared by Diana Koprinkova...

The Dawn Fraser swim portrait… Dawn Fraser is an Australian icon whose athletic prowess in the swimming pool has made her a household name. Her autobiography tells of a woman whose life has been shaped by incredible triumphs and crippling tragedies. But she will remain in the world summing history the first woman to win a gold in three consecutive Olympics and the first woman to swim the 100 m freestyle in under a minute and remains loved to this day for her larrikin ways and swimming ability. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 26, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

June 19, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

FYR of Macedonia's Absolute Championships… June 10-12, 2006 the FYR of Macedonia’s Absolute Swimming Championships has been held in Skopje. In the men’s concurrence, Miro Krstevsky was proclaimed as the best swimmer (earned 4 gold medals) and among the women Yulia Vladimirova (5 gold medals). Few FYROM’s swimming clubs wanted to abolish the Championships due to the changing of the date of the event that has been re-defined without the notification from the FYR of Macedonia swimming federation. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 15, 2006---Prepared by  I. Tsanov...

June 12, 2006---Transferred and translated from Swim Star Web Portal...

G.Rasula - on the Serbian swim future… .Swim Interview Mr. Goran Rasula is one of the main person of the swimming sport in Serbia and Director of the “Swim Star 2000” swimming club, Belgrade. In his exclusive interview for the Swim Star Web Portal, he has been asked about the present situation as well as about the future of the swimming sport in Serbia. The main topics of the interview have been translated from Serbian-Croatian into Bulgarian especially for the FBSS (First Bulgarian Swim Site) and the Bulgarian swimming audience.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 09, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

M.Meleva: "I have not a swim idol"… .Swim Interview Miss Mila Meleva is the 20-year old swim lady from Plovdiv (Bulgaria). She is coached by the legendary Mr. Botko Trendafilov (coach of Antoaneta Frenkeva – twice Olympic medalist from Seoul’88). The main style of this nice woman swimmer is Backstroke, but she also swims I.M. and the long distance Freestyle. Miss Meleva has not a swim idol – both on Bulgarian and the world levels. Like many young ladies she likes to go to the cinema with friends and enjoy the light music. Good luck, lady!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 07, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

FBSS celebrates the fourth anniversary!… On June 8th 2002 the First Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS) has come into view. First time ever the Bulgarian swimming sport has been introduced electronically for the swim audience round the world. For a four years term, several times the FBSS changes its www address, but never lost the BUL swimming spirit and the BUL swim courage. Now the final URL www.bulswim.info is faultlessness identified worldwide as the address of the Bulgarian swimming voice and as the main real Bulgarian swimming place. The FBSS is a jointly work. Many thanks to Mr. N. Kratstev, Mr. V. Dimitrov, Miss. M. Nikolova and Mrs. D. Koprinkova. Special thanks to Mr. Goran Rasula and Swim Star 2000 Agency Belgrade. Of course, our gratitude we express to all our visitors, friends and supporters! Congratulations FBSS! Many happy returns!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 06, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Kolichev with bronze in Zagreb… The 21st Golden Bear Meat in Zagreb (CRO) has been held the last weekend. 21 Olympian, World and European swimming champions have been presented. The 4 Bulgarian competitors have been started: Igor Kolichev, Petar Petrov, Martin Zhelev and Martin Hristov. The best ranked BUL swimmer was Igor Kolichev – 3rd 200 m I.M. (2:11.14) and 7th 50 m Breast (30.23). Congratulations! The detailed report about the competition and the BUL participants is presented.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 02, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Swim Duel Meet Slovenia – Croatia… In the splendid town of Koper (Slovenia) the traditional swim duel between Slovenia and Croatia has been held. The competitors were divided into two age categories: A (men’s YoB 1987, 1988 & 1989; women’s YoB 1989, 1990 & 1991);  B (men’s YoB 1990 & 1991; women’s YoB 1992 &1993). The complex winner of the meet is the Team of Slovenia with 439 points against 385 points of the Team of Croatia. Congratulations!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 01, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov & I. Tsanov...

Ana Dangalakova misses the Euro 2006… .BUL Chances at the 2006 Euro Champs Ana Dangalakova, a great BUL swimming hope, is going to miss the European Swimming Championships 2006 in Budapest this summer. The daughter of Mrs. Tanya Bogomilova – Dangalakova, Olympic Champion has contused its knee. Bulgaria will be entered with four athletes at the Junior European Swimming Championships in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) at the beginning of July 2006: Igor Kolichev, Martin Zhelev, Petar Petrov and Martin Hristov. The best chances to get into the finals has Igor Kolichev. Good luck, boys!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the two.Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

SC Valis invites you to Petnica Cup 2006… We are extremely pleased to invite you to participate in the 9th edition of the International Swim Meet 'Petnica Cup 2006'  dedicated to the youth category athletes which is going to be held in Valjevo, 100 km SW from Belgrade, Capital of Serbia, on June 17th 2006. Well, be our guest in Valjevo on the 3rd weekend in June...  Take part in competition's events, reach the worthy awards and meet the new Serbia's swim friends. Place of the events - the 50 m out -door pool (8 lanes) of the famous Petnica sport Center. SC "Valis" Valjevo, Serbia  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the official.Invitation.(Arr. in English)... .

May 29, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Atina Bojadzhi – a Macedonian swim icon… Atina Bojadzhi is an ex-Yugoslav and FYR of Macedonia’s swim legend. First woman marathon swimmer from the Balkans who swam across the Channel (La Manche). That has been held in 1969. Born in Ohrid (FYR of Macedonia) now living in Skopje. Her life has been presented in the movie “Stand up, Delfina” (1977).  To the honor of this great swim lady, this presentation is dedicated to all those who intend to touch the swim stars... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 25, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov....

The New Country of the Balkans… .Swimming across the Balkan Region Montenegrins have voted to leave the state union with Serbia according to official results. For the independence of Montenegro, 55.5 per cent voted in favor and 44.5 were against.  Montenegro will have to request admission into international swimming institutions – FINA and LEN. Probably the Montenegro Governmental swim body will be created. Secretary General of the Serbia&Montenegro Olympics Committee Mr. Predrag Manojlovich told to BETA Agency  “There are the many technical questions to be decided but every athlete will determine itself which country will compete for in the future”. According to Mr. Goran Rasula (a top Serbian and Balkans swim expert) there isn't a change regarding the Serbian swimming excepting the loss of Serbia&Montenegro swimming winter and summer championships.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 23, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

S.Amin: Want to reach Olympic medals… .Swim Interview Miss Shirin Amin (born 10.01.1992 in Sofia) is one of the present Bulgarian swimming pearl, coached by Mrs. Elena Manolova (SC Levski-Sofia). She started swimming at her age of 10 and till now she has won 28 gold, 18 silver and 8 bronze medals. This worthy women’s swimmer has a preference for 200 m Fly and 400 m I.M. Beside the swimming sport, the young athlete is a music-lover (especially techno and house). Miss Amin has a dream – to reach the Olympic medals. Good luck, lady! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 19, 2006---Prepared by Diana Koprinkova...

Swimming - the most popular sport in Australia… Swimming is one of Australia's most popular sports, enjoyed by people of all ages. For the whole nation it is a major form of fun and recreation, and a great form of exercise.  Living in a country surrounded by more than 35,000 kilometers of coastline, Australians have the best opportunity in the world to practice swimming all their life and even to become the most renowned human swimmers on Earth... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 15, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

I. Kolichev: Want to reach the final in Palma de Mallorca… .Swim Interview Igor Kolichev is a one of the greatest hopes of the Bulgarian swimming sport in the present. He belongs to the GT Racing team (Sofia), coached by Mr. Kristian Minkovsky. This summer the young swimmer is going to be faced with two huge challenges such as the European Juniors Championships (Palma de Mallorca) and the Balkans Youth Games (Cyprus). But these big challenges are not unachievable for that worthy swimmer. He wants to reach the final in Palma de Mallorca and several medals in Cyprus. Good luck man! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 12, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

China's Swim Crisis is put to History… China’s new head coach Zhang Yadong has stated that Chinese swimming is drug-free and on the road to redemption. Speaking at the 7th Asia Swimming Championships, Zhang told the media: “To do well is more than just a task, more than just mere responsibility to the country. It is a mission, our destiny to have to do well. It’s like going to war. When an army is down, the more it should raise its spirit to win the battle".  Just what would make a difference within the next two years remains to be seen. In 2003 China has launched an ambitious campaign to turn some 7,000 swimming pools nationwide into professional clubs, as the sport's first ever joint-venture club was founded in Beijijng. Sanctioned by the China Swimming Association (CSA), the CSA-Kyoei Swimming Club is located in the Beijijng Fitness Center in the southeastern part of the Chinese capital. It is to be run jointly by the Tokyo-based Kyoei Swimming Club Machida and the Social Sports Center of the Beijing Sports Bureau. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 10, 2006---Prepared by Diana Koprinkova...

Ian James Thorpe (Swim portrait)… .Exclusively for FBSS Ian Thorpe (Torpedo) the Australian swimmer, became the AUS greatest midd-distance swimmers ever and the most respected person in his country  after winning the 200 and 400-meters freestyle races at the Olympic Games in Athens 2004. The swim portrait of Torpedo is arranged especially for the visitors of FBSS from a pen of Diana Koprinkova – BUL journalist, who lives in Sydney (Australia), from now the new co-author of FBSS.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 08, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

The Caldonazzo Lake Marathon 2006… Mr. Mateo Ciola the marathon director, invites you to participate in the traditional "18th Trophy of the Lake Caldonazzo" in Italy, September  9-10, 2006... Two races will be held at the distances of 4 and 10 km with the worthy money prizes... Two promotional invitations are set especially for the FBSS... Add info: nuoto@nauticocaldonazzo.it ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Info-1.(Arr. in Bulgarian).or Info-2(Arr. in English) .

May 05, 2006---Prepared by Julian Popov...

The swimming sport in an English school… .Exclusively for FBSS Mr. Julian Popov is born in 1959 in Sofia. Since 1994 he lives with his family in UK where he works as a consultant in domain of the institutional development, public relations and education policy. He is the author of a large number of articles on literature, international affairs and politics, an editor of several books, translator of Russian poetry. Exclusively for the visitors of the FBSS, Mr. Popov writes the unique article ‘The swimming sport in an English school’.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 30, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

M.Zlatkova: Always follow your dreams!… .Swim Interview  Ms. Mariya Zlatkova is a 15 years old lady representing the team of the glorious Levsky (Sofia). The talented woman swimmer is coached by Mr. Emil Stoitchkov. She prefers to swim 200 m and 400 m Freestyle. This summer at the Bulgarian State Championships she will obtain the gold medals in the same events. Except the swimming sport Miss Zlatkova is mad about the light music and the surfing on the net. Good luck, lady!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 28, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

P.Stoychev: Wish to swim the English Channel with WR… .Upon the permission from www.sportal.bg The best BUL open water swimmer ever Mr. Petar Stoychev wishes to break the world record of the English Channel swim across. The phenomenal athlete plans to face off that new challenge during the month of August (16-23) this year. The sponsor of that spectacular event is the biggest Bulgarian Mobile operator “M-Tel”. The first person to swim the Channel was Matthew Webb in 1875. For a month the world OWS celebrity will be prepared in the town in Sandansky (BUL) announced Stoychev itself prior to the rest 12 FINA Open Water events to the end of 2006. Good luck, man!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 26, 2006---Prepared by Assen Mintchev...

S.Dangalakova–first BUL Swim Golden Fish... .Upon the permission from the newspaper “Duma” www.duma.bg ---------------------------------------- Sonya Dangalakova is the Bulgarian swimming legend. One of the most reputable and beloved Bulgarian woman swimmers ever. Born in the town of Pazardzhik she started at age of 7 with the swimming sport. Her first coach is the modest but the very hard working specialist Mr. Nikolay Ivantchev. This delicate and pretty swim woman has 54 national first places and 133 national records after her back established from 1969 to 1987 year! He won two medals (200 m I.M. – silver and 400 m I.M. – bronze) at European Swimming Championships being held in Sofia’95. After all of that she works as coach in France, Turkey and the native land. Really the BUL swim icon!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 24, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Christ is risen!… .Matt 28:6 For he is risen, as he said ---------------------------------------- Congratulations to all Bulgarian swimmers, coaches, administrators, parents and fans in the native land and all over the world with the Holly joyful Holiday of the Christ Resurrection! Christ is risen!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the .Epistle of the Bulgarian Patriarch.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 21 , 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Deutscher Ring Aquatics – a new concept in swimming... Deutscher Ring Aquatics www.deutscherring-aquatics.de– it’s a fully new concept of a swim meet that will be held in Hamburg on August 12-13 this year, in a temporary 25-meter pool that will be installed in the tennis stadium. The two-day event will feature not only swim meets with world champions, but also promotional exhibitions, fashion shows and musical entertainment.  The 50, 100 and 200 meter races, with heats and finals on the same day, 4x50 m free and medley relays under the motto: Europe against the rest of world. Two heats for each race will be held with a total of 4 athletes per heat. The first two in each heat will face off in the final. Click here for the complete Article.(Arranged in Bulgarian)...

April 19, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

H.Grahovsky: Soon under 1:03 min in 100 m Breast… .Swim Interview  Mr. Hristo Grahovsky is one of the most talented Bulgarian swimmer representing the team of Briz (Bourgas). He is almost 20 years old with the main style Breaststroke, coached by Mrs. Sonya Stoytcheva. In the interview, Grahovsky said that every evening after the training he uses to get onto web and especially because of the news at the First BUL Swim Site (FBSS). This worthy man assured us that he will swim out 100 m Breast under 1:03 min short course pool, very, very soon. Good luck, man!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 18, 2006---Prepared by  I. Tsanov...

SC “Atomic” Kozloduy – with a new web site... At the URL address http://www.pk-atomik.hit.bg the newest Bulgarian swimming  site can be viewed. The site represents the SC “Atomic” Kozloduy. This nice swimming club (located in the town by the Danube River coast line) has been established on 31st of May 2005. The head coach of the club is Mrs. Nina Marinova (former Bulgarian national record holder) and the president – Mrs. Valentina Pesheva. Good luck! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 17, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov & I. Tsanov...

Yuri Kyulev: The first promise – completed... New bus for BSF, endowed by Mr. Nikolay Milenkov On  April 14,  the new board of directors of the Bulgarian swimming federation (BSF) has been presented at the press conference in Sofia. Mr. Yuri Kyulev, new President of BSF  has underlined that the first of his promise – to secure BUL swim federation with the new bus – is now completed.  The bus is endowed by Mr. Nikolay Milenkov – a former swimmer from Slavia (Sofia). The main BUL swim goal from now – to make swimming the leading sport in the country. According to Mr. Kyulev it is fully realizable.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 13, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov, N. Krastev & I. Tsanov...

Mike Alexandrov – two finals in Shanghai... At the 8th FINA World Championships (25 m), held from April 5-9, 2006 in the city of Shanghai (CHN), two Bulgarian swimmers took part in the events. The great BUL swim star Mihail Alexandrov reached two finals, where he was ranked fourth in 200 m breast (2:08.67) and seventh in 50 m Breast (27:44). Congratulations! Gueorgui Palazov’s best achievement – 18th place in 200 m Fly (1:59,66).  In the five days of the SC championships,  5 new world records were set, 21 records of the world championships and 28 continental records. In the closing ceremony, the FINA President Mr. Mustapha Larfaoui said: “New stars have made their appearance and new countries have made their entry in the roll of honor of the competition.” The city of Dubai (UAE) will organize of the 10th FINA World Championships (25 m) in 2010.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Three Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 12, 2006---Prepared by  I. Tsanov...

R.Alyfantis - Silver for Greece in Shanghai ? In the 8th FINA world swimming championships (short course pool) that has been finished last weekend in Shanghai (CHN), Romanos Alyfantis, marvelous swimmer  from Greece finished the second in the 100-meter breaststroke final but seconds later he was disqualified. In an interview on the sport.gr website he said: “I cannot understand why they have disqualified me!” ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 11 , 2006---Prepared by Maya Nikolova...

I.Madolev: "Learn English and train hard"... Swim Interview Ivan Madolev, 23, is born in the town of Velingrad (Bulgaria). Ex-member of the Belmeken SC, Velingrad, also the student and swimmer of NSA (National Sport Academy). Now the talented swimmer is a freshman of the Fairmont State University (USA) with the mayor in informatics and computers. This year the young athlete bettered the Falcon’s collegiate record of 200-yard Breast and won the gold medals in 100-yard Breast and 200-yard Breast at the 2006 BGMC Conference competition been held at Wooster HS, Ohio. The main reasonable advice from this worthy swimmer to the Bulgarian youth swimming generations: Learn English language and train hard!  Click here for the Interview.(Arranged in Bulgarian)...

April 10 , 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

The BUL swimming is 83 years old!... In this article, the date of birth of the Bulgarian swimming sport is discussed. According to the author the date of birth is 18th of May 1923. At that time in the city of Varna (the pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast) the Bulgaria’s People Marine Agreement (BPMA) has been established. BPMA is the organization the pioneer of the development of the Bulgarian swimming sport.  Click here for the Article(Arranged in Bulgarian)...

April 07, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

The tradition of the Swim Marathon Galata-Varna... .From the “Morski sviyat” magazine The swimming marathon Galata-Varna is the oldest open water swim event in Bulgaria. The first race has been held in 1914. From 1939 up to the present the marathon is going on without interruption (except 1944). To win this spectacular event is a dream of many domestic as well as foreign open water swimmers. The length of the race is cca. 4.5 km. The record time belongs to Mr. Gueorgui Palazov – 49.58 min established in 2003. There is also the mini-marathon (cca. 300 m) – only organized for the kids.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 06, 2006---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Talks about the BUL sport bases... .Top Sport Magazine Forum The leading Bulgarian newspaper “Topsport” organized the round-table talks about the domestic sport bases. The well-known and reputable BUL sport personalities have been participated at this event. Among them Mr. Lazar Kamenov – a former national swim coach. The participants have been discussed about the difficulties of any kind regarding the sport bases and their future development. The swimming facilities have been the main topic of discussions.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete .Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 03, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Bulgarian Swimming - Two years missing .In Memoriam Two years ago the Bulgarian swimming movement lost Stefan Popov (Zamora). He was the last Bulgarian swimming icon. This swimming giant was very popular and reputable among the whole domestic swimming community. Mr. Stefan Popov (Zamora) has had the huge number of friends and worshippers not only in Bulgaria but also worldwide. Thank you, Sir! You rest forever in our hearts!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the .In-memoriam.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 31, 2006---Prepared by R. Ivanova...

E.Avramova: "Dreaming about the Olympic finals!" .Swim Interview - Upon the written permission of 'Slavy Magazine' Ekaterina Avramova is the one of the greatest hopes of the Bulgarian swimming sport with the main style Backstroke. Now the 14-year old athlete is coached by Mr. George Stankovitch and represented the team of SC Shipka (Sofia). As every young lady she loves to go to the cinema and to hear light music. Her idol is Tanya Bogomilova – the greatest BUL women swimmer ever. Miss Avramova has a dream – to reach any of the the Olympic finals. Good luck, lady! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 30, 2006---Prepared by I. Kirov...

I.Kirov : "Unforgettable days 33 years ago"... This weekend during the Speedo Championships in Chicago, Ivan Kirov met one of the legendary US swimmers, John Naber. He still remembers Bulgaria and the swim meet in Plovdiv “Mladost”. John Naber is one of America's most successful Olympic champions, earning four gold medals in swimming, each in world record time. In remembrance of the 1973, Ivan Kirov writes the exclusive text for the FBSS... ---------------------------------------- John Naber, US swimming legend, former Olympic Champion and the word rec holder. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 26, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Krassimir Entchev – unforgettable... Mr. Krassimir Entchev is the Bulgarian swimming legend. Former long distance freestyler set 17 state records overall. He belongs to the Gold age Bulgarian swimming generation. Former national coach of  Switzerland and of the Lander (province) Bayern. Now 52-years-old businessman is living in Munchen (Germany) and is working in the fields of marketing, sport and trade relations. Married, and has two sons.  ---------------------------------------- Krassimir Entchev, Bulgarian swimming legend.... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 25, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Turkish Winter LC Championships... The Turkish Winter LC Championships has been held on March 16-19, 2006 in Ankara at the Ankara’s University swimming complex. The worth results  have been made from the women swimmers. Among them Esma Gizem Papila (Free), Derya Erke (Back) and Iris Rosenberger (Fly) could be mentioned.  The compete results of the winners (Absolute age category) and a short comment are presented in Bulgarian language.  ---------------------------------------- The 50-m Olympic pool of the Ankara's Uiversity Complex. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 22, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

2006 Romania LC Open Winter Championships... The Romanian LC Open Winter Championships has been held on March 8-12, 2006 in the town of Pitesti (Arges district). The only one national record has been set from Valentina Preda in 100 m Breast Men. The 20-years old Preda has been timed in 01:02.32. On the women’s side Camelia Potec (5 individual titles) and Ionela Kozma (4 individual titles) might be mentioned with spectacular achievements. ---------------------------------------- The 50-m Olympic pool in the town of Pitesti, the place of the ROM Championships. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 16, 2006---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

.22006 Bulgarian National Championships .Swim Interview - Gueorgui Palazov  Upon the patronage of the BSF the Bulgaria SC Championship has been held in Sofia on March 10-12. 7 national records in Junior and Cadet concurrencies have been set on the men’s side. 195 athletes overall took part in the events. The Champs MVS was Gueorgui Palazov (5 Gold medals) – interview included. The team winner is Mladost’91 (Plovdiv).... “I’m very pleased with the swimmers and their achievements!” said the  Bulgarian Head coach Mr. Kristian Minkovsky. Bulgarian swimming is getting on well.  Gueorgui Palazov - MVS of the Championships (5 Gold Medals)... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 15, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

.40th BUL National Assembly of the Youth and Sports Affairs .Official Report - Upon the written permission  On February, 23 the Children, Youth and Sports Affairs Committee belongs to 40th National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria has been discussed the status and the problems of the water life saving in Bulgaria. Mr. Stoyan Andonov (Director of the Bulgarian Water life saving service) and Mr. Nikolay Izov (lecturer – National sport Academy Sofia) has been invited from the Committee. First BUL Swim Site (FBSS) published the full shorthand report from the discussion upon the written permission.  ---------------------------------------- Mr. Svetoslav Spasov, Chairman of the 40th National Assembly of Youth and Sports ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 13, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov & I. Tsanov...

Yuri Kyulev – New President of the BUL Swimming... The new President of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation is Mr. Yuri Kyulev, decided the BSF General Assembly at its last session been held on March 9, 2006 in Sofia. The 44 years old former swimmer has won against Mr. Anguel Stefanov MD (final score 55:19). Mr. Yuri Kyulev is the brother of Mr. Emil Kyulev – a previous President of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation, who unfortunately has been shot dead in the Sofia downtown 5 months ago. The election showed the reality and is answer on the voices of the Bulgarian swimming people. Congratulations, Mr. Kyulev!  ---------------------------------------- Mr. Yuri Kyulev, new President of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation. ---------------------------------------- Click here for two complete.Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 09, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

. .T.Ivantchev: “To be as the great Stoytchev!” .Swim Interview Mr. Tihomir Ivantchev is the new prospective swimmer of the Bulgarian marathon swimming sport. This worthy athlete gives an exclusive interview to the First Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS). The 20 years old open water swimmer has a dream – to reach the accomplishments and to step near or even higher then the great BUL and the world swim star Mr. Petar Stoytchev. Have a good luck, man!  Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 08, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

2006 FYR of Macedonia SC Championships... The FYR of Macedonia SC Championships has been held on March 04-05 2006 in Skopje, in Absolute and Junior categories. 102 competitors from 11 domestic swim clubs took part in the events. The best ranked - men Miro Krstevsky (SC Mladost) with 8 cold medals and the best women was Yuliya Vladimirova (SC Skopje) with 7 gold medals.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 07, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

2006 Serbia & Montenegro SC Championships... Upon the patronage of the Swim Federation of Serbia & Montenegro, organized by SC Vojvodina, the 2006 SCG Winter Championships has been held on March 04-05 2006, for the competitors in Absolute, Junior and Cadet categories. More then 240 competitors from 28 clubs are entered in all 4 parts of the competition. The winners both in all men’s and women’s events are presented.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 06, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

General Assembly of the BUL Swim Federation... The General Assembly of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation will be held on 9th of March 2006 in Sofia (BUL). The representatives of all BUL swimming clubs will elect  the new President of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation. The main nominated persons are: Mr. Petar Mandzhoukov, Mr. Yuri Kyulev and Mr. Anguel Stefanov. All three are very rich and powerful. The favorite one is Mr. Mandzhoukov. Click here for the Article(Arranged in Bulgarian)...

March 01, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

The Liberation Day – 3rd March 1878... On March 3, 1878 an autonomus Bulgarian principality in its ethnic borders was proclaimed by the Treaty of San-Stefano following the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. It’s the Bulgarian’s Liberation Day. Happy National Holiday to all Bulgarians in the native land and around the globe! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 28, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Controversy in FYR of Macedonia’s swimming... According to Mr. Marian Sokalovsky the decision to suspend SC “Akvatik” Skopje and SC “Skopje” is not correct. Mr. Sokalovsky has been written the letter to Mr. Stefan Poulejkovsky (Secretary General of FYR of Macedonia swim federation) with accusations of Mr. Z. Velitchkovsky and Mr. D. Popovsky. The point at issue is the unpaid start fees.  Click here for the Article(Arranged in Bulgarian)...

February 27, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Ivan Kirov greets FBSS from Illinois, USA... The Peoria Area Water Wizards Swim Team (PAWW) is one of the top club out of 9,000 plus teams in the United States. The PAWW’s head coach is Mr. Ivan Kirov – the former Bulgarian swimming coach from the town of Sandansky. By means of FBSS Mr. Ivan Kirov greets all Bulgarian swimmers and fans! Thanks Mr. Kirov!  ---------------------------------------- Amanda Beard, US swim legend and Ivan Kirov ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

February 26, 2006---Prepared by Igor Rasula...

Mike Alexandrov - 6 medals at 2006 Big 10 Conference... As part of Northwestern University men’s swim & dive team, Mihail Mike Alexadrov, the best Bulgarian swimmer ever and the National record holder, did his best and picked up 2 gold medals in 200 yd. Breast and 400 yd. Medley Relay, 3 silver medals in 100 yd. Breast, 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay, and 1 bronze in 200 Ind.Medley. Among 20 All-Big Ten honored swimmers, 4 guys have come from the Northwestern University: Mike Alexandrov, Kyle Bubolz, Ben Dexter and Matt Grevers. See the complete Mike's results report from the Big Ten Championships that was held this past weekend in Indiana...  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in English)...

February 22, 2006---Prepared by V. Dimitrov & I. Tsanov...

2.5 million Euro Swim Complex in Sofia... According to Mr. Lazar Kamenov (Vice-Rector of the National Sport Academy in Sofia) the National swimming complex will be built in the City of Sofia. Its value is predicted in the total amount of 5 million BGN (ca. 2.5 million euro). The new modern swim complex will consist of the 50 m in-door swimming pool, the diving pool-in and the luxury SPA center. Beside that the legendary swimming pool-in “Diana Bad” in Sofia will be reopened very soon after its general reconstruction. The great swim news!  Click here for the Articles(Arranged in Bulgarian)...

February, 21 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

Serbian Winter Championships 2006.. Upon the patronage of the Serbian Swimming Association, Belgrade, the SC Winter Championships of Serbia 2006 has been held this past  weekend for the competitors in Absolute, Junior and Cadet concurrence. More then 200 competitors from27 Serbian swimming clubs have been participated in all 4 parts of the competition. The article presents the review of the results of the winners in both men and women concurrences. ---------------------------------------- Nikola Tarajic, Serb Champion in 50-m Free Men with his coach Prof.R.Opacic Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

February 14, 2006---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

P. Stoytchev – fifth on Parana River... The great Bulgarian swimming star Mr. Petar Stoytchev has finished fifth on the first FINA Open Water event this year – being held on the Parana River (ARG) – at the distance of 88 km. The second attending Bulgarian marathon swimmer Mr. Tihomir Ivantchev has been ranked seventh. Congratulations! The next stop is Rosario (ARG) on 19th February – 21 km. We keep our fingers crossed!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Information.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

February 13, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

SC “Shipka” celebrates the 5th Anniversary... On 23 of February 2006 in the restaurant of the hotel “Shipka” the 5th Aniversary of the SC “Shipka” will be celebrated. The President of the club Mr. Yavor Blasskov invites all BUL swim friends and swim fans to take part on the gala day. Now the SC “Shipka” Sofia is one of the best Bulgarian swimming club. All are welcomed!  Click here for the Article(arranged in Bulgarian)...

February 09, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Lack of Money in FYR of Macedonia’s Swimming... According to the print-media in FYR of Macedonia, there is a problem with the enabling the funds in the amount of 3,400 euro. The money is needed for the Youth National Team to participate in the XXIX International swimming tournament “Copa Carnevale” in Viareggio (Italy). “Our budget is scanty and we have to save up the money” announced Mr. Stefan Poulejkovsky – Secretary General of the FYR of Macedonia swimming federation. Also some other yonder knacks are mentioned in the article.  Click here for the Article(arranged in Bulgarian)...

February 08, 2006---Prepared by Ivan Tsanov...

New Highest Level European Meet - Lignano 2006... The new International Swim Meeting "1st City of Lignano Meet 2006" will be held in Italy on May 6-7 2006 by the phenomenal swim complex of GeTur Swimming. The event is opened to all athletes members of the National Italian Swimming federation as well as all members of L.E.N. and FINA...The place of the event: Indoor Olympic pool in Lignano Sabbioadoro - host pool of the EYOF 2005. Add info: Walter Bolognani walter@nuoto.it ---------------------------------------- Click here for the complete.Information.(Arr. in Bulgarian & English respectively)...

February 06, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Croatian National Absolute Championships 2006... The latest results of the winners set at the National Championships of Croatia as well as some analysis have been presented in the article. The author also put the emphases on the ‘model’ of swimming development of the Croatian Swimming, which should be recommended to other national  federations in the wide region. Click here for the Article(arranged in Bulgarian)...

February 05 2006---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Alexandrov ranked the 3rd in FINA World Cup... Mike Alexandrov finished the third in the 50 m breaststroke during the New York stop of the FINA World Cup circuit 2006 this past weekend. The biggest Bulgarian swimmer ever touched in 0:27.72. Mike Alexandrov was born in Sofia, Bulgaria on 4/9/85 and now he is studying in Northwestern University (USA). Congratulations!  ---------------------------------------- Mike Alexandrov in action ! Click here for the complete.Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

February 02 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Nikolai Nikolov: "Everything lies in our power..." . . Swim Interview N. Nikolov is the member of the SC levsky (Sofia). The 18-years old athlete is coached by Mr. Georgui Entchev with the main style backstroke. He is also one of the Bulgarian pioneer of the modern presentation of the swimming sport and  a chief creator of the www.levskispartak.hit.bg swimming site. The owner of FBSS makes a wide interview with this worthy young man about everything regarding the swimming sport.  ---------------------------------------- Nokolai Nikolov - member of the Levsky Swimming Club, Sofia Click here for the complete.Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

February 01, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Former swimmer – architect in chief of Sofia? Among three well known Bulgarian architects that were nominated for the position of the architect in chief of Sofia, the city board has determined one - Mr. Borislav Bogdanov architect. Mr.Bogdanov is the former elite swimmer of the Levsky Swimming Club (Sofia) with the main style – backstroke. Bulgarian youth Champion in 100 m and 200 m back (born in 1964). The final announcement will be proclaimed by the mayor of the City of Sofia – Mr. Bojko Borissov very soon.  Click here for the Article(arranged in Bulgarian)...

January 29, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

BUL Swimming Absolute Championships analyze ... On 17-18th of December 2005 in the City of Sofia, the 2005 Bulgarian Swimming Absolute Championships (short course pools) has been held. The FBSS owner and editor-in-chief makes detailed analyze about the achievements – both in men’s and women’s disciplines respectively.  ---------------------------------------- BUL future Swim Stars at the Balkan Junior Championships 2004 Click here for the complete Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

January 25, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Romanian National Absolute Championships ... Considering the latest results of the Romanian National Championships (short course pools) been held in Hunedoara (end of November 2005), the special article with the winners results sheet is arranged. The author also underlined the potency of the ROM swimming in the present as well as the chances in domain of the future international perspectives. Ionela Cosma (17) the new ROM swim star (in freestyle and butterfly) is marked with respect.  Click here for the Article(arranged in Bulgarian)...

January 23, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Turkish National Team at Belmeken... According to www.turkyuzme.com first time ever the Turkish National swimming team implements camp outside Turkey – in Belmeken (Bulgaria). The Belmeken High Mountain Sport Complex, with its unique multi-purpose sports facilities, is located about 140 km South-Eastern from the City of Sofia. Turkish swimming team consists of 24 swimmers, 4 coaches, 1 physical expert, 1 doctor and 1 group manager (31 overall) and makes 2 workouts per day. The FMV Isikspor (SC from Istanbul) included as well its 5 swimmers.  Click here for the complete Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

January 20, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Babache drew up the Holly Cross in Ohrid ... 27-year old Jovan Babache drew up the Holly Cross from the icy water of the Ohrid Lake (FYROM). 200 dare-devils attempted to catch the Holly Cross. On the Holly day of Epiphany 10 000 spectators watched the traditional ceremony. Click here for the Article(arranged in Bulgarian)...

January 17, 2006---Prepared by V.Dimitrov & I. Tsanov...

Pironkova Beat V.Williams - Congratulations... The 18-year-old Tsvetana Pironkova crushes Venus Williams in Australia at the most famous tennis competition of the ATP tour - Australian Open 2006. She beat the former World Champion Venus Williams (USA) just in the first round of the AUS Open. The defeat of the American women’s champion became the headline in all top breaking news over the globe. Tsvetana Pironkova is the daughter of the Bulgarian swim legend Mrs. Radosveta Pironkova. Mrs. Pironkova was the first BUL swim woman under one minute barrier at 100 m Free. Congratulations! (Photo by Tim Wimborne) Click here for the complete Article(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

January 16, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Djurdja Bjedov - Mexico Olympic Medalist... For the Swim History... Djurdjica Bjedov, the greatest swimmer from the area of the former Yugoslavia was the only Yugoslav swimmer to ever win a gold medal in swimming at the Olympic Games. In Mexico City’68 Bjedov has won 100 m breaststroke and was second at 200 m breast. Prior the Mexico Games, many times she was the Yugoslav National Champion and record holder. Now the Swim icon is living in Switzerland and legendary Mrs. Bjedov-Gabrilo has three children.  Click here for the complete Article(Arr. in Bulgarian)...

January 09, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Borut Petric: "Wish to come to Bulgaria..." Swim Interview Mr. Borut Petric the legend of the swimming sport of Slovenia as well as of the former Yugoslavia and one of the most valuable athlete of the South-Eastern Europe ever, in his exclusive interview for FBSS (First Bulgarian Swim Site) expressed the wish to find himself in Bulgaria in the very near future. The popularity of Mr. Petric among the BUL swim audiences steered the author of this interview to ask Mr. Petric on his remembrance of the old Bulgarian national swim stars. And he has mentioned some: Krassimir Toumanov, Tsvetan Golomeev, Krassimir Entchev, Tanja Dangalakova... Click here for the complete Interview(Arr. in Bulgarian and English respectively)...

January 05, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

Lifeguard drew up the Holly Cross in Varna... In Sofia, Ivo Steftchev (20-year old swimmer), drew up the Holly Cross on Epiphany, in the traditional open water swimming event been held upon the patronage of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. In the City of Varna the Holly Cross has been picked up by Anguel Avramov 31-year old lifeguard. In Bourgas and Rousse the ritual has been canceled considering the local bad weather. The thousands of the Bulgarians have supported this traditional ceremony across the country.  Anguel Avramov with the Holly Cross in Varna... Find more in the Article(Arr. in Bulgarian )

January 05, 2006---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

FBSS at the new Web Swim Portal... Since January 01, 2006, Mr. Ivan Tsanov, the owner and the editor in chief of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site (FBSS),  has opened the new - final location on the Internet, for the next modern presentations of the swimming sport in Bulgaria and the wider region of the South-Eastern Europe. Powered by Swim Star Web Portal - Belgrade, the FBSS new location is www.bulswim.info The first temporal home page is installed (welcome in), however in the next two weeks, after some technical reconstruction, the Bulgarian swimming world will get the opportunity to be represented much better as well as to make more new cooperations in the region of the Balkan and all over the globe.. Ivan Tsanov, BUL Masters Champion, the Balkan Swim Expert and the  FBSS's owner...