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Bulgaria wins second medal at European Youth Olympic Festival

Iren Saraboykova (L)
Photo: Facebook/Bulgarian Olympic Team

Iren Saraboykova grabbed the bronze in the high jump at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Banska Bystritsa, Slovakia.

The contestant from Bulgaria qualified with 170 cms. last night, and in the finals today, improved her own record by 2 cms., clearing 180 cms. The gold, with 184 cms. went to Jana Koscak, Croatia, and the silver, with 182 cms. went to Nikolina Pejatovic, Serbia.  



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