Petar Stoychev – BUL Swim Icon... ---------------------------------------- The author-in-chief of the FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site), writes about the achievements of the most popular Bulgarian long distance swimmer Petar Stoychev during 2007. The Bulgarian swimming icon is born in 1976 at the town of Momchilgrad (Bulgaria). Although he has earned the great successes in the course of 2007, Petar Stoychev continues with the hard training together with his trainer Krassimir Toumanov. Good luck in 2008, man!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 27, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Bulgarian swimming in 2007... ---------------------------------------- A special review on the BUL swimming in the course of 2007 is made from the pen of Ivan Tsanov. The author-in-chief of the popular swimming media FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) describes the most 12 considerable and spectaculare Bulgarian swimming events and achievements throughout the calendar year.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 25, 2007---Prepared by Kalina Yordanova...

Synchro Tournament “Christmas Price” Prague... ---------------------------------------- The Synchronized Tournament “Christmas Price” successfully concluded in Prague (Czech Republic) on 8-9 December 2007. 13 countries from around the planet were presented. Bulgaria participated with 4 teams: NSA (Sofia), Levski-Sparta 2000 (Sofia), Cherno more (Varna) and Torpedo (Varna). The FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents the results and a short analyze from the pen of Miss Kalina Yordanova. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 21, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ---------------------------------------- The First Bulgarian Swimming Site is greeting all Bulgarian swimmers, swim coaches, swim administrators and swim fans, as well as all visitors and adorers of our web portal in the native land and around the planet! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Greetings.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 19, 2007---Prepared by Diana Koprinkova...

Fanny Durack – Australian swim pioneer… ---------------------------------------- Sarah Frances ("Fanny") Durack (1889-1956) was an Australian swimmer. From 1910 until 1918 she was the world's greatest female swimmer of all distances from free-style sprints to the mile marathon. Fanny Durack Pool in Petersham, Sydney, is named in her honour. FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) makes a detailed portrait of that amazing world personality from the pen of Diana Koprinkova – our correspondent in Australia.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 17, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

European SC Swimming Champs - concluded… ---------------------------------------- The 11th European Short Course Swimming Championships - Debrecen 2007 (HUN),  concluded with a great success. Overall, the meet featured seven world records. The FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) makes a detailed overview on the new tendencies in the Euro swim sport. A special accent is given to the BUL participation. Mihail Mike Alexandrov won the two bronze medals – in 100 and 200 m Breast. Congratulations!  ---------------------------------------- Mike Alexandrov at the podium of the Men's 200 Breast (Photo by Giorgio Scala) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 14, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Alexandrov - Bronze Medal in 100 Breast at Debrecen… ---------------------------------------- At the European SC Championships held in Debrecen, Hungary the Bulgarian swimmer Mihail (Mike) Alexandrov finished third in 100 m Breast clocked a time of 58.75. Alexandrov became a first Bulgarian athlete ever who obtained the medal in 100 m Breast at the European Championships. FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) makes a detailed portrait of that amazing BUL swim personality. Congratulations! ---------------------------------------- Mike Alexandrov at the podium of the European SC Championships... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 11, 2007---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...

The BUL swimming for pupils…… ---------------------------------------- SC Slavia (Sofia), the glorious Bulgarian swimming club and the 39th Garden (Sofia) develop the swimming for the younger category athletes - the  pupils. The idea comes from the President of the Slavia swimming club – Mr. Vlado Yankov. The director of the 39th Garden (Sofia), the host firm of this activity, Mrs. Olga Soteva argues that the swimming sport is the best way to help the kids in their earliest ages rising. Many pupils are taking part in the swim lessons and together with their parents they show the huge enthusiasm... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 10, 2007---Prepared by R.Atanassov...

December 07, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Euro SC Debrecen 2007… ---------------------------------------- The 11th edition of the European Short Course Swimming Championships is going to be held on December 13-16 in the City of Debrecen (Hungary). The Bulgarian national selection will be consisted of the next eight competitors: M. Alexandrov, G. Palazov, R. Antonov, A. Nikolov, D. Geshev, M. Zhelev, E. Avramova and N. Rangelova. The FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents the detailed foresight for the Bulgarian team participation at this top continental swim event (short course pool). Good luck to all!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

December 03, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Sanja Jovanovic – Croatian Swim Star… ---------------------------------------- Sanja Jovanovic is a very popular Croatian female backstroke swimmer. The Croatian swim pearl made her Olympic debut at the Athens 2004. There she competed in the 100 m and 200 m Backstroke, where she finished in 17th and 13th position. At the Mladost International Invitational held in Zagreb, Croatia, on 25th of November 2007, Sanja Jovanovi? set a new European record in the women’s 50 m Backstroke with a top time of  0:26.91. FBSS presents a swim portrait of that amazing swim personality. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

December 03, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The LEN Awards for 2007… ---------------------------------------- Based on the decision of the European Swimming Federation (LEN) with the cooperation of the LEN Magazine the Continent’s Best Athletes of the Year were elected in the different LEN sports disciplines. The awards will be handed over to the best swimmers, divers, and synchro’ swimmers in the framework of a special ceremony at the venue of the 29th LEN European Championships Swimming, Diving and Synchronised Swimming Eindhoven 2008.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 29, 2007---Prepared by Nadya Kosharevska...

SSC Shipka AG Tournament 2007  – concluded… ---------------------------------------- On November 24-25,2007 in City of Sofia, Bulgaria, the 2007 SSC Shipka Age Group Swimming Tournament has been held. In this marvelous swim event, 328 athletes of different categories from 11 domestic clubs have participated. The clubs participants: Mladost, Sprint, Vihren, GD Sport, Pirin, CSKA, Neptun, Omega 01, A.Mihaylov, Sofia 21 and Shipka as a host team... The  FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site) presents here the complete results of the winners and the general review of the competition. The photos from the meeting are also available.  ---------------------------------------- The "Day of the Style" - VI traditional meeting of the SSC "Shipka" - Sofia ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

November 29, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Kalina Yordanova – BUL synchro pearl… ---------------------------------------- Kalina Yordanova is a popular Bulgarian synchronised swimming women's competitor. She is occupied with the synchronised swimming from many years and has reached a lot of medals and titles at the domestic level as well as she participated in many international events. Now she is coached by Yulia Chubourova. Editor in chief of FBSS makes a portrait of that Bulgarian synchro swim pearl. Good luck!  ---------------------------------------- Kalina Yordanova (1985) - BUL synchro-swim pearl... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

November 23, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

2007 Romanian Winter Championships – concluded… ---------------------------------------- In the town of Hunedoara (ROU) the last week-end the Romanian Open Absolute SC Championships 2007 has been held. FBSS presents the analyses from the pen of the editor-in-chief and the name and results of the winners. The achievements of the Romanian swim pearl Ionela Kozma (8 individual titles) and the swim veteran Razvan Florea (8 individual titles) are especially mentioned. ---------------------------------------- Larisa Lacusta, the national champion in 50,100,200 breast and 100 and 200 IM ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian language)... .

November 19, 2007---Prepared by V.Milkov...

Swimming sport in Varna: Positions and perspectives... Exclusive for the FBSS ---------------------------------------- Mr. Valentin Milkov is a well-known elite Bulgarian swimmer. After seven years of his staying in the United States, in the course of 2006 Valentin Milkov decided to return to his homeland. In the USA, now this 28-years old swimmer has been studied at the  Universities of Iowa and Indiana. Since he landed Bulgaria, Mr. Milkov believes that he'll be able to inlay his huge previous American experiences dedicated especially to the Bulgarian swimming movement. Exclusively for the FBSS audience, Mr. Milkov presents an article about the swimming sport in the City of Varna where he explained openly his present positions there and perspectives.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 02, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

IX International AG Meet Stefan Popov-Zamorata… ---------------------------------------- The 9th edition of the International AG swim tournament Stefan Popov-Zamorata 2007, organized by SC Levsky (Sofia) is going to be held this upcoming week-end in Sofia at the LC swimming pool “Spartak”. More than 330 swimmers from Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia and FYROM will participate in the events. Good luck to all! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

November 01, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

November 01, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Shane Gould: Parents get in the water with your children Exclusive Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Shane Gould (Australia) won 5 individual Olympic swimming medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games - 3 Gold (200 Individual Medley, 200 Freestyle, 400 Freestyle), 1 Silver (800 Freestyle), and 1 Bronze (100 Freestyle). September of 1972, Shane held every women’s Freestyle world record 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, as well as the 200m Individual Medley. Despite having given away top-level swimming many years ago, Shane still keeps fit by swimming 3 times a week and competes occasionally in Masters and Open Water swimming events. Editor-in-chief of the First BUL Swim Site makes an exclusive interview with that amazing world swim personality.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

October 22, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The swimming sport in Yakoruda… ---------------------------------------- Yakoruda is a small Bulgarian town located in the south-western part of the country. The town lies in the Rhodope Mountiains, along the Mesta River. In that beautiful town the swimming sport started rising very fast so far. The power and engine of all swim activities are in hands of the local sport enthusiast Eng. Svetoslav Pohloupkov. The FBSS wishes a great success to the swim fans in Yakoruda! Good look to all! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 19, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

October 17, 2007---Prepared by Bilyana Toumanova...

H.Natov – gold swim medalist at Special Olympics 2007… ---------------------------------------- The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games has been held in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, from 2-11 October 2007. The Bulgarian athlete Hrabur Natov won two gold medals in the swimming competition at 25 m and 50 m Breast. Congratulations! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 12, 2007---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...

Mike Alexandrov: "I want the European title"… Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Mike Alexadrov recently spent some time in the preparation at the high mountain base “Belmeken” (BUL). Vassilen Dimitrov speaks with Alexandrov in an open matter about the Mike's future plans. The nearest goal of Alexandrov is to obtain the Euro  title during the upcoming EU Short Course Champs 2007 in Debrecen (HUN). ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 11, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov and Nikolay Nikolov...

Petar Stoychev with the memorial plaque… ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian swim icon Mr. Petar Stoychev has been honored with the memorial plaque. The plague is set in the City of Sofia, within the park in front of the well known swimming pool “Spartak”. The plaque was officialy opened from the Sofia's City Mayor Mr. Bojko Borissov. Congratulations! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article & Short Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 10, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

A.Borissova: The swimmers are individuals… Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Mrs. Adriana Borissova is a former elite Bulgarian women swimmer. That amazing swim personality was a member of the glorious Slavia swimming club (Sofia). She was the national champion and the record holder in the freestyle disciplines. Today, Mrs. Borissova is again involved in the swimming as a swim teacher. Especially for the FBSS, the Editor-in-chief makes an interesting conversation with that unforgettable Bulgarian women swimmer. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 06, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

M.Vulich, President of the BiH Swimming… Exclusive Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Mr. Milorad Vulich, President of the Swimming Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina gave the interview to the FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site). In the open interactive exchanging explanations and on the direct questioning of the FBSS' Editor-in-chief, many interesting news, obstacles in the swim development in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the thoughts on the Balkan swim cooperation in the future, may be read. ---------------------------------------- Mr.Milorad Vulich, President of the B&H Swimming ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English language)... .

October 05, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

T.Lavrentiev – the BUL swim teacher in Vienna… ---------------------------------------- Mr. Tihomir Lavrentiev (Tischo) is a former Bulgarian elite swimmer and modern pentathlon competitor. Born in 1962 he is a member of the Bulgarian national team of modern pentathlon and winner of many titles and medals. From 1993 Mr. Lavrentiev moved to Austria and now lives and works in Vienna as a swim teacher. That worthy man has a little strange hobby – to make of collection of very old swim books. Good luck, man! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

October 04, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

October 03, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Reunion of the former Velingrad’s swimmers… ---------------------------------------- In the town of Velingrad, on September 22, 2007, the traditionally reunion of the former Velingrad’s swimmer has been held. That splendid small town is well-known place that has arose the great numbers of the Bulgarian swimming pearls. Here is also working one of the best Bulgarian swimming coaches ever Mr. Anton Mitrov. FBSS wishes to Velingrad’s swimmers joining lot of swimming successes! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 23, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

September 18, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

30th BUL Masters Championships 2007 - concluded… ---------------------------------------- In the town of Sandansky (Pirin Macedonia) this week-end the XXX Bulgarian Masters Championships has been held. More then 220 Bulgarian oldies from 11 domestic clubs were presented. Many of the former Bulgarian swimming legends participated. The 2007 team winner (both men and women) is Swim club Varna. Congratulations!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 17, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Petko Glavinov – the BUL swim giant… ---------------------------------------- Mr.Petko Glavinov is the Bulgarian swimming legend. Born in the town of Velingrad he is a former national champion and record holder. In the present, that amazing human personality works as the teacher of the physical education in Sofia and is in the same time deeply involved in the Bulgarian masters swimming movement. The FBSS presents the wide swim portrait with the former great BUL swimmer.  ---------------------------------------- Mr. Petko Glavinov - the Bulgarian swimming giant. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

September 17, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

September 12, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

September 04, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

BUL Masters Championships 2007… ---------------------------------------- On 15-16 of September 2007 in the town of Sandansky the Bulgarian Masters Swimming Championships will be held. More then 300 athletes from 15 Bulgarian swimming clubs are expected. The info about the just finished XI European Masters Championships in Slovenia is also presented.  ---------------------------------------- The Olympic pool in the town of Sandansky - a place of the event... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 31, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The LEN Magazine - Euro Aquatics Highlights… ---------------------------------------- The LEN Magazine is an official publication of LEN, the Ligue Europeenne Natation, the governing body of the European aquatics. Magazine offers various stories, analyses, interviews, etc.,  you would not find out anywhere else. And of course, great pictures of the greatest continetal stars. Europe is not the world. But the world of swimming is presented here throughout the truly European glasses.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 27, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Balkan Junior Swim Champs 2007 analysis… ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian swim team ranked twice fourth at the recent Balkan Junior Swimming Championships 2007 held in Athens, Greece (11-12 August, 2007). The author-in-chief of the FBSS makes a detailed review of the participation of the Bulgarian represents. A general view of the Balkan Junior swimming is also briefly presented. According to the author, the Greece is on the top. The big surprise should be seen in a very good achievement of the Serbian team.  ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian junior swim squad in Athens (August 12) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

August 24, 2007---Prepared by Igor Rasula...

Stoychev - New Rec Holder of English Channel… ---------------------------------------- (Dover, UK) -- Legendary Bulgarian OWS swimmer and seven times FINA World Cup Champion Petar Stoychev crossed the La Manche in less than 7 hours on August 24, becoming the fastest man to swim across the English Channel. Stoychev  swam out at the distance of 34 km with the time of  6 hours 57 minutes and 50 seconds which is six minutes faster than the time of the previous record  holder Germany's Christof Wandratsch (set in 2005)... Now it is expected that CSA, the Channel Swimming Association and the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation, will confirm this fantastic sport and human achievement... Congratulations !!! ---------------------------------------- Stoychev finally became the Tzar of the English Channel, beside the Sabac, Ohrid, Magog and other 2007 FINA events ---------------------------------------- .

August 13, 2007---Prepared by Igor Rasula...

The 2007 Balkan Junior Championships… ---------------------------------------- The Alimoy swim center, Athens, Greece was the host place of the Balkan Junior Swim Championships 2007. Among the seven countries, the Bulgarian national team didn't succeed to repeat the previous success from the Cyprus 2006. However, few new BUL hopes showed the nice potency for the next seasons. Especially Ekaterina Avramova (1991) who became the Balkan Champion in 50 m Back (31.34) and Vice-Champion in 100 m Back girls (1:07.61)... See all results of the BUL swimmers - medalists ---------------------------------------- Victor ceremony in 4x200 Free Relay Men (1/Greece; 2/Serbia; 3/Bulgaria)  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the All BUL Results... .

July 31, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

July 31, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov & Romina Taneva...

The 2007 Euro Junior Synchro Champs concluded… ---------------------------------------- In the city of Calela (Spain) the European Junior Synchronised Swimming Champs  concluded successfully this week-end. As it was expected, Russia dominated at the event, but the big surprise was the Greek participation. The Greek Duet Despoina Solomou and Nektaria Ramnioti won the gold. The Bulgarian athletes were Romina Taneva, Simona Mihaylova and Dyane Tsvetkova. FBSS offers analyze of the Champs and the Bulgarian attendance. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 28, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The 2007 European Youth Olympic Festival in Belgrade… ---------------------------------------- The European Youth Olympic Festival is the only multi sport event in Europe. This Festival is organized every other year, and has a summer and a winter edition. Among the eleven sports this year in Belgrade, the swimming is one of the most interesting. The marvelous in-door Olympic pool of the Tasmajdan Swim Center in Belgrade hosted 453 swimmers from 47 countries. Only two European countries did not enter their athletes - Monaco and San Marino. The FBSS analyzes the participation and the ranking of the Bulgarian swimmers.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 24, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov & Romina Taneva...

2007 BUL Synchronized Champs… ---------------------------------------- On July 20-22, the 2007 Bulgarian Synchronized Swim Championships has been held. At the marvelous swim complex of the “Cherveno zname” in Sofia (out-door Olympic pool), all the BUL synchronized swimming clubs were presented. Kalina Yordanova (NSA team) won the solo final among the women. Congratulations to all winners!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Review.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 23, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

P.Stoychev – Tsar of the Ohrid Lake… ---------------------------------------- The traditionally FINA Cup event - the Ohrid swim marathon on the Ohrid Lake (FYROM) has been held on Saturday, July 21. The race has been won from the intergalactic Bulgarian marathon swimmer – Mr. Petar Stoychev. For the sixth time in his spectacular swim career the BUL open water swim star won the Ohrid Lake event. Congratulations, man! The next Bulgarian marathon swimmer – Tihomir Ivantchev ranked third. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Review.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 23, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

EU Youth Swimming Champs – concluded… ---------------------------------------- At the swimming pool Wezenberg in Antwerp (Belgium) the 2007 Eupopean Youth Swimming Championships has just concluded. The BUL swimming was presented with three men's athletes: A. Nikolov, D. Yanev and A. Grahovsky with the coach Mr. B. Trendafilov at the head. The author-in-chief of FBSS makes detailed and critical analyze of the Bulgarian swimmer and their results.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Review.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 18, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

July 17, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

S.Pastras: "My target now – the Olympic Games"...  Faces - (Series 3) ---------------------------------------- Mr. Sotiris Pastras is a famous swimmer from Greece. He placed 4th in 100 m Fly at the 2006 Budapest LC European Champs. The 21 years old athlete is also national record holder and medal winner. FBSS makes an exclusive interview with that worthy man for the Balkan swim faces series. Good luck, Mr. Pastras! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

July 17, 2007---Prepared by Nikolay Nikolov...

The 2007 BUL Open Absolute Champs… The Bulgarian Swim Video Clips ---------------------------------------- (Sofia, BUL) - Thanks to the kindness of Mr. Nikolay Nikolov from Sofia, also with a wish to go ahead in widely presentation of the Bulgarian swimming sport throughout the modern Macromedia flash movies, now we are in the position to present you the most interesting race of the recent 2007 Bulgarian Open LC Championships in Absolute held in Sofia, July 12-15.. ---------------------------------------- Men's 50-m Fly final: 1/J. Vajo (GRE) – 25:14; 2/G. Palazov (NSA) – 25:19 3/A. Grakhovsky (Briz) – 26:24  ---------------------------------------- Find out more images at the Mini web gallery ---------------------------------------- .

July 16, 2007---Prepared by Igor Rasula - Exclusively for the FBSS...

Stoychev - the Winner of FINA Cup Sabac 2007… ---------------------------------------- (Sabac, SRB)-4th FINA Cup Grand Prix Sabac 2007 is concluded successfully yesterday downstream of the Sava River near the town of Sabac, Serbia. The famous world OWS Bulgarian swimmer Petar Stoychev (six times FINA Cup Champion) won the main award and earned two grand trophies. The 19 Km final  rank: 1/ Petar Stoychev (BUL) - 2:44:27;  2/Anton  Sanachev (RUS) - 2:44:34; 3/ Alexander Studzinski (GER) 2:44:35. Female rank: 1/Ekaterina  Zidanova (RUS); 2/Ana Uvarova (RUS); 3/ Maria Esther Morera (ESP). Another BUL swimmer T.Ivanchev touched 5th overall with the time of 2:44:39... ---------------------------------------- A.Sanachev (RUS), P.Stoychev (BUL) and A.Studzinski (GER)  ---------------------------------------- Find out the great web gallery at www.swimstar2000.net ---------------------------------------- .

July 13, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

July 11, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

July 10, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

July 09, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

July 06, 2007---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

July 04, 2007---Prepared by Nikolay Nikolov...

2007 BUL Junior LC Champs - Video Stream… The Bulgarian Swim Video Clips ---------------------------------------- According to the kindness of Mr. Nikolay Nikolov from Sofia, also with a wish to show widely the Bulgarian swimming sport throughout the modern Macromedia flash movies, now we are in position to present the first clip that has been recorded at the recent concluded 2007 Bulgarian LC Junior Championships held in Sofia... ---------------------------------------- 29.06.-01.07.2007, Sofia, 'Cherveno zname' swim center ....50 m Free men  ....Video-clip by: Nikolay Nikolov  ---------------------------------------- The complete technical preparation and the arrangement for the web promotion are powered by www.swimstar2000.net, the most popular swim place all accross the Balkan Region... ---------------------------------------- Click the 'Play' button and wait for the SWF file (2.7 MB) to be fully downloaded .

July 04, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

P.Ranchev: "The big sportsman is a romanticist"… The Sport Interview ---------------------------------------- Mr. Palmi Ranchev is an amazing Bulgarian spot personality. He is a former elite national boxfighter. Now that 57 years old man is also one of the best domestic writers. Palmi Ranchev is the author of 16 books. His last novel is named “The anonymous snipers”. The author-in-chief of the FBSS makes an exclusive sport interview with Mr. Palmi Ranchev about the sport and the sport relations. The portrait of Mr. Ranchev is also available.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

July 02, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The 2007 BUL Junior LC Champs... ---------------------------------------- At the “Cherveno zname” swim complex in Sofia the 2007 Bulgarian Junior Long Course Championship has been held. In the events more then 150 swimmers participated from all parts of the country. FBSS presents a special exclusive report written from the pen of the author-in-chief. The photos are also available. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Presentation.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English resume)... .

June 28, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Welcome to the Komitite Hotel Complex... We have the pleasure to present the new BUL swim complex, set in Chuchuligovo village, at about 1,5 km from Greece border and 35 km from FYROM. Mild winter and hot summer, pure nature and healthy air, the motivated and skilled personnel give in the hotel attraction for leisure,  business meets, sports events... The Olympic size swimming pool (50/25m) is equipped with filtrating installation  including the sand standard filters, with reagenting and ozonating system, movable starting blocks and time measuring system, replicable information screen, underwater sound system, etc. The complex is authorized by FINA for all international competitions.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Presentation.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

June 22, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Kozulj:"CRO swimmers have all to reach their full potentials" The Balkan Swim Faces - (Series 2) ---------------------------------------- Mr. Gordan Kozulj (born 1976) is a legendary backstroke swimmer from Croatia. He competed in three consequent Summer Olympics (1996, 2000, 2004) for his native land. The world champion (short course) and European champion (long course) in 200 m Backstroke and the World record holder (2001) in the same discipline. FBSS makes an interview with that worthy man exclusively for the Balkan swim faces series.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

June 20, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The Golden fish Tournament 2007… On the 9-10 of June 2007 in the town of Sandansky the Golden fish Tournament 2007 has been held. 350 kids (born 1997-1998) from more then 20 domestic clubs have participated on the splendid event by the 50-meter swim pool. The complex team winner of the event (men and woman concurrencies) is the SC “Sofia’21” with head coach Mr. Boni Tsonkov. Congratulations! ---------------------------------------- Team of SC Sofia'21 - the winner of the Golden Fish Tournament 2007. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 20, 2007---Transferred from www.youthsport.bg upon permission

June 15, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Announcement from the FBSS… The First Bulgarian Swimming Site started recently with the new rubrics dealing with the Motivation of the swimmers in Bulgaria. As the first article has opened up the huge interests at the domestic swim audience, the author in chief would like to enable the space of FBSS for the reactions. So, his special offer on that is now available... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Announcement.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 15, 2007---Prepared by Vassilen Dimitrov...

Polina Gyurova – a Special Olympics BUL swim star… Polina Gyurova is a 35-years old Bulgarian women's swimmer. At her age of 14 she has gone through the aftermaths of the terrible car accident. But that brave woman doesn’t give up. She began with the active swimming after that disaster. Some years later on, Polina participated at the World Paraolympic Games in Atlanta, USA (1996) – the Special Olympics where she won the silver medal in 100 m Backstroke. She also took part in the Special Olympics been held in Athens (2004). Polina Gyurova has the enormous wish to participate also in her third Special Olympics, being held in Beijing, China (2008). Good luck, Polina!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 11, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

M.Touraki: Lets bring swimming closer to kids… The Balkan Swim Faces - (Series 1) ---------------------------------------- First Bulgarian Swimming Site stars with a new series – the Balkan swim faces. The author-in-chief of this popular and influential web-media will talk and will introduce to the wide Balkan swim audience the Balkan swim people. We are sure that the new series will attract a huge interest not only at our Peninsula but also across the Europe and even across the world. The first Balkan swim face is Mrs. Maria Touraki from Thessaloniki (GRE) – General Secretary in the Administrative Board of the Swimming Department of the YMCA swimming club Thessaloniki.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Interview.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

June 08, 2007---Prepared by by I.Tsanov...

Motivation of the BUL swimmers… The author-in-chief of this popular FBSS web-media presents an article regarding the motivation of the Bulgarian swimmers. According to the author (expert in that area) the motivation process of the Bulgarian swimmers is very complicated phenomena, however without it, the sports success is impossible. The article is written in a popular way and gives the practical recommendations.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 05, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

B.Tsonkov: "Soon BUL swimming will be much better"… The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Mr. Boni Tsonkov is a former breastroker of the glorious BUL swim club Levsky (Sofia). Now he is the President and  head coach of the “Sofia 21” swimming club. That hard-working and modest Bulgarian swimming personality has been exclusively interviewed for the FBSS. It’s very interesting that Mr. Tsonkov combines two different sports disciplines in the training – the swimming and alpine ski. Good luck, man!  ----------------------------------------   Eva Kyuvkarova and Boni Tsonkov, Coach... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 04, 2007---Prepared by Valentina Pesheva-Nentcheva...

First Age Group Swimming Tournament in Kozloduj… On 26-27 of May 2007, the First Age Group Swimming Tournament for earning the Kozloduj municipality bowl has been held. Six Bulgarian swimming clubs overall with 57 athletes participated in the events. The municipality bowl has been won by the “Mladost 91” (Plovdiv) swimming club. The best men's swimmer is Dimitar Manolov the member of the “Mladost 91” (Plovdiv) and the best woman is Zlatna Nedeva from “Sofia 21”. Good luck in the future! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

June 01, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

FBSS celebrated 5-years anniversary ! Series (10)… To the FBSS's 5th 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 virtually for the swim audience round the world. For a five years term the FBSS is transformed into a real media. Now the URL address 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 our co-authors, supporters and friends. Special thanks to Mr. Goran Rasula and Swim Star 2000 Agency Belgrade. Of course, our gratitude we express to all our visitors! Congratulations FBSS! Many happy returns!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 25, 2007---Prepared by N. Krastev...

Ivan Tsanov – the Founder Series (9)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Mr. Ivan Tsanov is a founder of the FBSS - First Bulgarian Swimming Site. From the pen of Nikolay Krastev, the famous BUL journalist, we present you this amazing swimming personality who has a huge merit for creation and developing of the first BUL swimming media in its history ever. Tsanov is a former national elite swimmer and the Balkan Junior champion. Now Mr. Tsanov is well-known as one of the best swim experts in the wide region of the Balkan and the SE Europe. This is also thanks to Mr. Tsanov for his worth and glorious contributions to the swimming sport at all!    Anton Mihaylov, the world and Ivan Tsanov, BUL champions in masters swimming... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 19, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Nikolay Krastev – the Proficient Series (8)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Mr. Nikolay Krastev is a well-known Bulgarian sport journalist. That worthy man has exceptionally merit in the creation and development of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site since its beginning. The popular BUL swim media makes the detailed portrait of that great sport and swim personality. Instead of showing just a "huge" gratitude 'cause we're continuing with our efforts at the same road, we'd like to say shortly - Thank you, Mr. Krastev!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 16, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

2007 FYROM SC Championships - concluded… On April 21-22, 2007 in Skopje the capital of FYROM, the State SC Championships has been held. 15 domestic clubs with 106 athletes overall took part at the events. Mihajlo Ristovski (in men's concurrence) and Elena Popovska (among women) were proclaimed as the best swimmers. The FBSS issues the short comment and the results report of the winners both in men’s and women’s concurrencies. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 13, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

May 09, 2007---Prepared by V.Dimitrov...

R.Antonov: "I want to participate in Beijing’08"… The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Raichin Antonov is a Bulgarian swimmer now living in the USA. A native of Sofia (BUL), Antonov is the top freestyle sprinter. He participated in the previous Summer Olympic  Games in Athens 2004. Now the 28-years old athlete represents the swim team of Coral Springs (Florida). That worthy man has been interviewed by Vassilen Dimitrov... ----------------------------------------   Raichin Antonov (Photo by Tanya Nikolova)... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 09, 2007---Prepared by Nihal Yozergan...

The Black Sea Games… Black Sea Games is a sports event, being conducted according to the aims mentioned in the Statute and organized every four years in one of the member countries of the Organization of Black Sea Economic Co-operation (BSEC). The aims are to strengthen the friendship between the member countries’ athletes and youth to contribute to the development of the social and cultural cooperation. Participating countries are: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldavia, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine ----------------------------------------   Nihal Yozergan, new exclusive reporter of the FBSS ... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 07, 2007---Prepared by N. Krastev...

40 days without V.Stankovich… In Memoriam  Mr. Vassil Stankovich was the amazing Bulgarian swimming personality. His recent death is a huge lost for the whole Bulgarian swimming movement. He will live forever in our hearts! Thank you, Sir!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the In Memoriam.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 06, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Alexandrov’s 100 Yard Breast American Record verified… According to the USA Swimming spokesperson Mr. Jamie Fabos, Mike Alexandrov is the newest American record holder in 100 Yard Breast Men – 51.56. The controversy surrounding the US record stemmed from Mike Alexandrov being a Bulgarian native. Alexandrov’s intention is to remain a BUL competitively on the international scene.  ----------------------------------------   M.Alexandrov new NCAA record holder in 100-yd breast men...... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 04, 2007---Prepared by V.Dimitrov, N.Krastev & I.Tsanov...

The Bulgarian swimming today… FBSS offers  three articles regarding the situation in the Bulgarian swimming sport  today to the domestic swim community. Vassilen Dimitrov, Nikolay Krastev and Ivan Tsanov present the different views about the actual situation and the future trends.  ----------------------------------------   M.Alexandrov has written the history of the BUL swimming in Melbourne... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

May 01, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Maya Nikolova – the Woman Swim Coach Series (7)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Miss Maya Nikolova is a well-known swim personality among many worthy names of the glorious Bulgarian swimming community. In the present, Miss Nikolova has just concluded the third consecutive swim season as assistant-coach with the Mean Green swimming and diving team of the University of North Texas (USA). That attractive and modest woman - swim coach had a considerable contribution in the time of the designing and developing of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site. Thanks a lot, Maya!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 27, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

D.Vateva – a statue in the heart of Sofia… Mrs. Diana Vateva is a former Bulgarian elite swimmer who earned 27 medals at the Bulgarian national championships in the half of the XX century. Today, her statue adorns the National stadium “Vassil Levsky” in the heart of the Capital of Bulgaria. Now Mrs. Vateva is living in Sweden. FBSS presents this amazing swim personality.  ----------------------------------------   The Vatova's statue in the heart of the City of Sofia... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 25, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

25th NIOVIA 2007 International Meet in Greece… The YMCA under the shield of the Regional Committee of  Swimming in Central and Eastern Macedonia, Greece, and with the cooperation of the Parents’ Association of the Swimming Department of YMCA, organizes the 25th NOVIA international Age Group meeting in Thessaloniki... Click a link bellow for the complete info and the invitation  been received from Mrs. Maria Touraki, Meet Secretary and the YMCA... ----------------------------------------   The Posidonion Olympic pool (indoor, airconditioned) - the place of the Novia Meet.. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

April 21, 2007---Prepared by N. Krastev...

Duke Kahanamoku – a swim legend… Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968) is growing up on the outskirts of Waikiki beach – Honolulu, USA. It was at Waikiki where he developed his swim and surfing skills. On August 11, 1911, in an amateur swim competition, Kahanamoku was timed at 55.4 in the 100 yard (91 m) Free, beating there the world record by 4.6 seconds, in the salt water. The FBSS's co-author Mr. Nikolay Krastev has recently spent some time at Havaii. We present the photos from Waikiki and an article on that amazing swim personality.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for theArticle.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 17, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

E.Tzvetanov: "I wish to make a swim career…" The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- After some time of the first presenting of the Bulgarian young swimmer Emil Tzvetanov (now living in Canada), the FBSS has received many concerns about him. The FBSS has made an interview with this rising swimming star. Emil Tzvetanov is a member of the Richmond Hill Aquatic Club (Canada) coached by Mr.Rob Wallenius. The FBSS and the Bulgarian swim audience wish you Good luck in this worthy sport!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Inteview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 16, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Diana Koprinkova – the journalist Series (6)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Mrs. Diana Koprinkova is a Bulgarian top journalist now living in Sidney (Australia). She is a co-author of the FBSS (First Bulgarian Swimming Site). She has two sweet kids – Lili and Alexander and is fond of the aquatics as well as the rock-and-roll music. Thank you Diana, for all your contributions in our bulswim.info development !! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

April 11, 2007---Prepared by Federico Ferraro & I.Tsanov...

Federica Pellegrini - the Italian diva… Taken from the nuoto.it presentation ---------------------------------------- In Melbourne, during the 12th FINA World Championships, Federica Pellegrini one of the gratest Italian women's swimmer ever improved twice the Italian national record for 400 freestyle and missed the podium for less than 0.70 seconds in that final. On March 24th, the Italian pearl from Venice made another great step in her career setting a new World standard for the women’s 200 freestyle touching the wall in a stunning 1.56.47. Watch a special presentation on the career of Pellegrini and all her swim achievements. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English)... .

April 08, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Christ is risen! Transferred from http://pravoslavie.bg  (translated by Ekaterina Krumova) --------------------------------------------------------------------- FBSS presents the Easter epistle of His All Holiness, BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople, the New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch. Christ is risen!  --------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

April 04, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Vassil Stankovich has gone… In Memoriam  ---------------------------------------- Mr. Vassil Stankovich has gone. He was a great Bulgarian swimming personality – BUL national swimming coach, author of the 732 articles that considered the development of the  swimming sport as well as the national swim historian. He was the author of the screen-play of the film realized for the 50th anniversary of the Bulgarian swimming sport. Mr. Stankovich was also one of the few Bulgarian who deeply discovered the swimming in his home-land. Rest in peace, Mr. Stankovich!  ----------------------------------------   Mr. Vassil Stankovich... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the In Memoriam.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

April 03, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

40 days of sadness without Mircho Karagyuozov… Mr. Mircho Karagyozov was a great Bulgarian swimming personality. His death is a big loss for the Bulgarian swimming movement. Mr. Karagyozov will rest forever in our hearts. Thank you, Sir!  ----------------------------------------   Mircho Kargyuzov ---------------------------------------- Click here for the In Memoriam.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

April 02, 2007---Prepared by V.Dimitrov & I.Tsanov...

Mike Alexandrov – a swim portrait… Mike Alexandrov is the best men’s Bulgarian swimmer ever. At the just concluded XII FINA World Swimming Championships in Melbourne (AUS) he achieved the historical success – 6th place in 100 m Breaststroke with the time of 1:01.17. FBSS makes a swim portrait of this worthy man written from the pens of Mr. V. Dimitrov and Mr. I. Tsanov... ----------------------------------------   Mike Alexandrov, at the recent NCAA Men's Swim & Dive Championships in the USA ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

April 02, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

March 30, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

12th LEN International AG Meet in Tuzla, BiH… The Swimming club “ZMAJ “ Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is inviting you to the 12th edition of the  INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING COMPETITION “SAMIR CIRAK–CIRO 2007”- LEN EVENT  that it is going to take place on Saturday, April 21., in the town of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Additional info, entry list delivery and the accomodation possibilities may be got from Mr. Senad Salkic, Secretary General of the Swimming Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina, via the next contacts: TEL: 00 387 35 305 036 or FAX 00 387 35 305 007 and 00 385 35 250 018 ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Invitation.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

March 27, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov & N.Nikolov...

BUL SC Winter Championships 2007… The 2007 Bulgarian SC Absolute Winter Championships has been held on March 23-25 in Sofia. The winners – both in men and women concurrences – are presented for the FBSS swimming audience. The achievements of the freestyler Alexander Nikolov (Mladost’91– Plovdiv) could be especially mentioned – wining of 5 gold medals. The short comment on the Championships should also be reviewed written from the pen of the main author of the FBSS. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

March 25, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

12th FINA World Championships…(3) The open water races at 12th FINA World Championships in Melbourne are finished. Bulgaria has been  presented by Mr. Petar Stoychev and Mr. Tihomir Ivanchev. FBSS makes a detailed and profound analysis regarding two Bulgarian participants and their stands at the final ranking.  ----------------------------------------   Melbourne 2007 - Dyatchin (RUS) and Stoychev (BUL) after the finish of 10 k race... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

March 24, 2007---Prepared by  I.Tsanov...

BUL swimmer first at Junior Provincial in Ontario… 1-4 March 2007, the Ontario SC Junior Provincial Championships has been held in Toronto, Canada. At this competition the 15-year old Bulgarian Emil Tzvetanov took part in the events. This worthy BUL swimmer won 3 medals overall – 400 m Ind.Medley (gold), 400 m Free (bronze), 1500 m Free (bronze). Congratulations, man!  ----------------------------------------   Emil Tzvetanov... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian )... .

March 24, 2007---Prepared by I.Fendouri and I.Tsanov...

Spiros Gianniotis: "I feel like flying"… Transferred from www.sportline.gr To the honor of the Greek Independence Day (March 25th), the FBSS presents an article of Mrs I. Fendouri from www.sportline.gr about the amazing success of 27 years old Spiros Gianniotis (GRE) who won the bronze  in 5 km Open water race at the World  Championships in Melbourne. This article is dedicated to the Balkan swim audience.  ----------------------------------------   Melbourne 2007 - 5 km rank: 1/Lurz (GER); 2/Drattsev (RUS) 3/Gianniotis (GRE) ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian and English separately)... .

March 17, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

V. Dimitrov – the Journalist (Series 5)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Mr. Vassilen Dimitrov is a 33-year old former Bulgarian elite swimmer and well-known sport journalist in the present. That worthy man has really the significant and incontestable contribution to the developing of the FBSS. Thank you, man!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 14, 2007---Prepared by D.Koprinkova...

The 12th FINA World Championships…(2) ---------------------------------------- The 12th FINA World Championships will be held from Saturday 17th March to Sunday 1 April, 2007. There will be considerable interest especially throughout Asia, particularly Japan and China, Pacific Region, USA and Europe. It is estimated the global TV audience will be one billion viewers. FBSS offers the fresh Championships info from the pen of  Mrs. Diana Koprinkova who is living in Australia.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 10, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

N. Nikolov – the Young Friend (Series 4)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Nikolay Nikolov is a 20-year old swimmer from the glorious national swim team of the Levski (Sofia). That young man has a significant contribution to the developing of the FBSS all those years behind. Thank you, man !  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article (Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 05, 2007---Prepared by Nikolay Krastev & IvanTsanov...

The 12th FINA World Championships…(1) The 12th FINA World Championships will be held from Saturday 17th March to Sunday 1 April, 2007. FBSS presents the BUL swim squad (M. Alexandrov, G. Palazov, P. Stoychev and T. Ivanchev) and their chances for the Championships. Good luck, mens! ---------------------------------------- The FINA championships pool at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, AUS ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Articles.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 05, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Pier Lazarov is gone… In memoriam... ---------------------------------------- The Bulgarian swimming movement is in mourning. The legend of the Bulgarian swimming Mr. Pier Lazarov is gone. He will live in our hearts and those that knew and loved him forever. Rest in peace, Mr. Lazarov! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the In memoriam(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

March 05, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Mr. Igor Kolichev – the friend (Series 3)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary ---------------------------------------- Mr. Igor Kolichev is a former elite swimmer. He has an essential contribution for developing of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site. He is a father of the present Bulgarian swim pearl Igor Kolichev – Jr. The author-in-chief of FBSS makes a swim portrait of that BUL swim personality. Thank you, Mr. Kolichev!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 28, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The Liberation Day – 3rd March 1878… ---------------------------------------- On March 3, 1878 an autonomous 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 Bulgarian swimmers and the Bulgarian swimming movement in the native land and around the globe!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 23, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Petar Stoychev's official web-site… ---------------------------------------- At the next web-address http://www.petarstoychev.com the official site of the phenomenal Bulgarian swimmer Mr. Petar Stoychev can be visited. The rubrics (in Bul and Eng) are available in the present: About me, The club, Coaches, Competitions, Gallery, Links. FBSS wishes a good luck and many, many visitors! ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 21, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Pantcho Gurkov – BUL Swim Legend… The Swim Interview ---------------------------------------- Pantcho Gurkov is a Bulgarian swimming legend. The Head Coach of the Bulgarian national swimming team in the period from 1967 to 1989. Now that worthy man is working in France as sport director at MANUC (Montpellie Aglomeration Natation Universite Club). FBSS offers a swim portrait to visitors and the exclusive interview with that amazing swim personality.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report & Inteview.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 20, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

5th year of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site - Series (2)… To the FBSS's 5th anniversary Mr. Goran Rasula is a well-known Serbian and the Balkan swim expert and specialist. He has inestimable merit for developing of the First Bulgarian Swim Site. The FBSS main author makes an attempt to describe this legendary swim personality. Thank you, Sir!  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 15, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Alexander Malenko in hunger strike protest… ---------------------------------------- According to FYROM mass-media the well-known domestic swimmer Alexander Malenko is on hunger strike protest. The main reason – very bad conditions for swimming training in FYROM. A. Malenko has twice participated on Olympic Games (1996, 2004) and is candidate also for Bejging 2008... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 12, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

5th year of the First Bulgarian Swimming Site - Series (1)… On occasion of its 5 years anniversary the FBSS starts the new series. We will introduce the people who have created and helped that first BUL swim media. Of course, we begin with the legendary BUL swim personality – Mr. Tenyu Gueorguiev. That unbelievable man has a huge contribution to the BUL swim movement... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 08, 2007---Prepared by A.Mihaylov...

February 06, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

II LEN International meeting “Kikinda Cup 2007”… ---------------------------------------- II LEN International meeting “Kikinda cup 2007” is successfully concluded last week-end at the marvelous swim center “Jezero” in Kikinda (Serbia). 615 athletes from 8 countries have been presented – Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania and FYROM. Bulgaria has been presented from the team of SC Shipka – Sofia. Especially for domestic visitors FBSS offers an exclusive interview with the Shipka coach Mr. George Stankovitch ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Report.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

February 02, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

January 25, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

Laure Manaudou – a French Swim Queen… ---------------------------------------- Now the French swim queen Laure Manaudou is one of the most well-known and popular women's swimmer in the world. The author-in-chief of the FBSS makes an attempt to describe and to explain that swim phenomenon. According to the author there are four main reasons regarding the huge Manaudou’s popularity. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 19, 2007---Prepared by B. Prodanov (transferred from more.info.bg)...

January 14, 2007---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

January 09, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

STAR 2007 - II LEN Swim Meeting in Slovenia… ---------------------------------------- 3rd LEN Swim Meeting "STAR 07" organized by Zvezda Swimming Club is going to be held on February 10/11 in the town of Kranj, Slovenia... Mr.Borut Petric, legend of the Slovenian Swimming and former Yugoslavia as Director of this worthy event invites all Bulgarian teams and swimmers to take part in. Click the link bellow to be redirected to the official web page of this Meeting... ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Invitation.(Arr. in English)... .

January 08, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

The Epiphany 2007 in Bulgaria… ---------------------------------------- In Sofia, the Capital of Bulgaria, Nikola Manolov, 19-years old swimmer, drew up the Holly Cross on Epiphany, in the traditional swim event that was held upon the patronage of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. In the City of Varna the Holly Cross has been picked up from 15-years old pupil Angel Dimitrov. And at many other places, this dignified ceremony was organized. The hundred thousands of the Bulgarian people watched the brave swimmers and personalities all over the country for this Holly Day.  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 05, 2007---Prepared by I.Tsanov...

II Kikinda Cup 2007 - Invitation to International Meet… ---------------------------------------- II Kikinda Cup 2007, International Age Group event (in the Calendar of the LEN) is going to be held on February 03-04, 2006 in the town of Kikinda, Vojvodina, Serbia... Last year more then 560 competitors from 35 clubs (7 countries) took part in the events... FBSS recommends this event as one of the most significant in this part of the season, dedicated to the swimmers born between 1990 and 1994...  ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Invitation.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 04, 2007---Prepared by F.Ferraro (transferred from www.nuoto.it)...

Kristin Otto -  Swim portrait… ---------------------------------------- Kristin Otto, an athlete that was keen to dominate the international swimming arena during the 80th years of last century and to become a sort of cover girl for the whole sport system of the former German Democratic Republic. At the Olympic Games held in Seoul, Korea in 1988, Kristin Otto established an astonishing record that still has to be equaled or improved in female sport history: indeed the GDR's star took six gold medals and won all the races she got involved in. FBSS introduced a swim portrait of Kristin Otto both in BUL and ENG language from the pen of Mr. Federico Ferraro.  ---------------------------------------- Kristin Otto showing the six golds she took at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian) or an Official Article (Arr. in English)... .

January 03, 2007---Prepared by I. Tsanov...

K.Entchev – Head Coach of SCW München… ---------------------------------------- Mr. Krassimir Entchev is the Bulgarian swimming legend. Former long distance freestyler set 17 state records overall. Former national coach of Switzerland and of the Lander (province) Bayern. Now 53-years-old Bulgarian is living in München (Germany) and recently has got the position of the Head Coach at the most reputable German swimming club – SCW München. Congratulations!  ---------------------------------------- Krassimir Entchev, Bulgarian Swim Legend. ---------------------------------------- Click here for the Article.(Arr. in Bulgarian)... .

January 02, 2007---Prepared by I. Tsanov...