20-10 Who are the most famous Bulgarian athletes of all times
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This article is from the Bulgaria FAQ, by Dragomir R. Radev radev@tune.cs.columbia.edu with numerous contributions by others.
20-10 Who are the most famous Bulgarian athletes of all times
(by Dragomir R. Radev)
I am accepting nominations for this entry.
So far (not in any specific order);
Georgi Asparuhov (Gundi) - football(soccer)
Dan Kolov - wrestling
Manuela Maleeva - tennis
Magdalena Maleeva - tennis
Katerina Maleeva - tennis
Stefka Kostadinova - track & field (high jump)
Yordanka Donkova - track & field (100 m hurdles)
Nurair Nurikyan - weightlifting
Stefan Botev - weightlifting
Antonio Krqstev - weightlifting
Naum Shalamanov (Naim Suleymanov) - weightlifting
Stefan Topurov - weightlifting
Hristo Markov - track & field (triple jump)
Tanya Bogomilova - swimming
Hristo Stoichkov - football(soccer)
Yordanka Hristova - track & field (discus)
Anelia Ralenkova - gymnastics
Iliana Raeva - gymnastics
Lili Ignatova - gymnastics
Petqr Georgiev - diving
...and a lot more
20-11 Who is Magdalena Maleeva?
(by Dragomir R. Radev), last updated: 31-Jul-1995
MAGDALENA MALEEVA
Birthdate April 1, 1975
Birthplace Sofia, Bulgaria
Residence Sofia, Bulgaria
Height 5'6" (1.68m)
Weight 109 lbs. (49kg)
Plays Righthanded
Turned Pro 1989
Coach Youlia Berberian
WTA Tour Singles Rank 7
1995 Review
Singles Record 19-8
Singles Titles 1
Prize Money $283,248
Career Highlights
Singles Titles 4
Doubles Titles 1
Prize Money $1,228,452
1994 Best Results
Winner Chicago
Finalist Hilton Head, Berlin
Semifinalist Tokyo, Amelia Island, Hamburg
Grand Slam History - Singles
Career Record 95 94 93 92 91 90
Australian 9-5 1st 4th4th 1st 4th -
French Open 8-6 2nd 1st4th 3rd 1st 3rd
U.S. Open 11-5 - 4th4th QF 2nd 1st
Wimbledon 4-5 - 2nd3rd 1st 1st 2nd
Year-End Ranks
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
211 72 38 20 16 11
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