Krasimira Vasileva

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

Krasimira Vasileva
Красимира Василева
Country represented Bulgaria
Born (1962-08-09) 9 August 1962
Kyustendil, Bulgaria
DisciplineRhythmic Gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team1977-1979
Head coach(es)Filka Radenkova
Retiredyes
Medal record
Representing  Bulgaria
World Championships
1977 BaselGroup All-Around
1979 LondonGroup All-Around
European Championships
1978 MadridGroup All-Around

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.

References
  1. "Състезатели и шампиони". Българска федерация по художествена гимнастика - новини, събития, награди, информация (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. "Райна Афионлиева – за златните страници в художествената ни гимнастика". Вестник Знаме - новини Пазарджик и областта (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  3. "Екип, ръководство, треньори". Българска федерация по художествена гимнастика - новини, събития, награди, информация (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. "Състезателки и шампионки". Българска федерация по художествена гимнастика - новини, събития, награди, информация (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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