Continuing its long-standing tradition, the Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company (BPI Co.) supported the organisation of one of the most popular sporting events in Bulgaria\u2019s maritime capital \u2013 the International Swimming Marathon Galata \u2013 Varna. The 86th edition of the competition brought together 239 participants, who competed in one of the country\u2019s most prestigious open-water swimming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The men\u2019s race was won by Kaloyan Dragnev from Plovdiv, who completed the course in 57:13 min, while the women\u2019s title was claimed by Petra Zahariava from Sandanski, with a winning time of 1:00:56 hrs. BPI Co. presented trophies to both champions and provided special prizes for the top three finishers in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s edition once again attracted strong international interest, welcoming swimmers not only from Bulgaria but also from the United Kingdom, the United States, Romania, Turkey, the Philippines, Russia and Ukraine, and thus further reinforcing the marathon\u2019s international reputation. As every year, the race started at Cape Galata and finished at the Second Breakwater on Varna\u2019s Central Beach. Although the official course distance is 4 400 metres, participants actually swim nearly 5 kilometres due to the specific conditions of open-water swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The safety of the competitors throughout the race was ensured by crews aboard rowing boats and patrol vessels of the Bulgarian Navy. The event was organised by the Black Sea Swimming Club, the Varna Municipality, and the Bulgarian Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By supporting the event, BPI Co. continues to demonstrate its long-term commitment to initiatives that promote an active lifestyle and preserve Bulgaria\u2019s maritime traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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