Swimming

Gkolomeev takes silver in Glasgow

Greece's performance in the 2018 European Aquatics Championships in Glasgow ended on a high note on Thursday, with swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev taking silver in the 50 m freestyle.

With a time of 21.44, he broke his own record that he set in Glasgow at the semifinals on Wednesday. Gkolomeev finished behind Ben Proud of Britain and ahead of Andrea Vergani from Italy.

The World Record for Swimming Along in a Sack with Hands & Feet Tied up Goes to...

Swimming instructor, lifeguard and adventurer Yane Petkov - Bulgaria's answer to Houdini and Michael Phelps combined - reclaimed on Tuesday the Guinness world record for swimming along with his hands and feet tied while fully wrapped inside a sack.

Up to BGN 18 Per Pool, What Is the Situation at the Sea?

Just in days - as of June 1, the pools open. In Sofia the pools are about 200 - 44 outdoor and 125 indoor pools, NOVA reported.

The escape from the heat in the city will cost us between 3 and 18 leva. More expensive will be the pool getaway during the weekends.

Owners are obligated to have safeguards as well. The depth in the different zones must also be specified.

The Kindergartens in Varna Offer Free Training in all Kinds of Sports

Varna Municipality continues its program of initial education of children in all sports. Training in the first months is free, BNT reported. One of the most popular sports is swimming. In many kindergartens, swimming pools have been built so that children can be taught.

Antani Ivanov with a New Extraordinary Record of 100 m Butterfly

Antani Ivanov made an extraordinary record of a 100 meter butterfly in a small pool during the state swimming championship at the Sports Palace in Sofia. Bulgaria's No. 4 athlete for 2017 won the gold for 51.85 seconds and became the first Bulgarian to swim under 52 seconds in the discipline.

Second silver medal for Vazaios in Copenhagen

Andreas Vazaios added a second silver medal to his tally at the European Short Course Championship in Copenhagen on Sunday, finishing second at the 200-meter butterfly final.

Two days after earning silver at the 200-m. medley final, the Greek champion won his career's third medal in the Short Course Europeans with a national record.

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