Krasimira Vasileva Explained

Krasimira Vasileva
Native Name:Красимира Василева
Birth Date:9 August 1962
Birth Place:Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Discipline:Rhythmic Gymnastics
Level:International Elite
Natlteam:1977-1979
Headcoach:Filka Radenkova
Retired:yes
Show-Medals:yes

Krasimira Vasileva (born 9 August 1962) is a former Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast. She's a World and European medalist.

Career

Vasileva was born in Kyustendil, where she began training at the local school of rhythmic gymnastics.[1]

In 1977 she won silver in the group competition at the World Championships. The following year she became the first European champion in groups.[2] And in 1979 she won group bronze at the World Championships.[3] [4]

For her achievements she was awarded the title of Honoured Master of Sports in Bulgaria.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Състезатели и шампиони . 2024-02-09 . Българска федерация по художествена гимнастика - новини, събития, награди, информация . bg-bg.
  2. Web site: Райна Афионлиева – за златните страници в художествената ни гимнастика . 2024-02-09 . Вестник Знаме - новини Пазарджик и областта . bg.
  3. Web site: Екип, ръководство, треньори . 2024-02-09 . Българска федерация по художествена гимнастика - новини, събития, награди, информация . bg-bg.
  4. Web site: Състезателки и шампионки . 2024-02-09 . Българска федерация по художествена гимнастика - новини, събития, награди, информация . bg-bg.