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Lyubomir Epitropov qualifies for 200 m. breaststroke semifinals in Tokyo, breaks national record

Lyubomir Epitropov
Photo: bgswim.com

Bulgarian swimmer Lyubomir Epitropov qualified for the 200 metres breaststroke semifinals at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, setting a new national record.

He clocked 2:09.68 minutes, for the first time dropping below 2:10 minutes in the event, and improving his own top achievement of 2:10.12.

The semifinals are tomorrow, 28 July. 



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