More than 170 swimmers from 7 countries are to take part in Port-Burgas swimming marathon. The event is on 8 July in the waters of Burgas’ Marine Station, and is part of the programme of the World Open Water Swimming Association, WOWSA.
“It is the highest-ranking open waters swimming competition in Bulgaria,” Tsanko Tsankov, who won the swimming marathon in the Strait of Gibraltar in 2022 said for the BNR. There will be two distances for the swimmers – one for amateurs, 1,000 m., and the other for swimmers with experience – 3,000 m. The official opening is at 11 AM, and the start at 11.30 AM.
World and European champion Kamelia Dunavska organised in the town of Samokov an international rhythmic gymnastics tournament called "The Golden Girls... Forever". The competition starts today and will last until Sunday. Almost 500 young athletes..
The Bulgarian national team suffered a heavy loss against Northern Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. The Bulgarians lost 5:0 against the hosts after a hat trick by Isaac Price, a goal by Josh Magennis and an own goal by goalkeeper..
Sh еdrack Kimaiyo and Harriet Chebore from Kenya triumphed at the Sofia Marathon 2024 in the classic 42.195 km distance. Sh еdrack Kimaiyo stopped the clock at 2 hours, 15 minutes and 4 seconds, while Harriet Chebore clocked 2 hours, 38..
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