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Velingrader Georgi Popov, a former swimming and triathlon competitor of PK Belmeken and current competitor of SC Sofia, took part in the triathlon competitions for the Balkan Cup. Georgi is a student at the University of National and World Economy - Sofia and changed his club affiliation.

The Cup starts were on July 22 in the town. Cesme (Turkey) in the classic version of the triathlon with distances: 1500 m swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running. Although 19 years old, Georgi Popov started in the so-called. "Elitgroup" for competitors over 21 years old. In a race with over 50 triathletes from Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Yugoslavia, our athlete has taken 14th place, which is a very good ranking. This will bring him points in the final tier after all starts for the Balkan Cup. Page prepared Georgi Dishlyanov