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Varna, 80th edition of the International Swimming Marathon “Galata – Varna”. Some 2020 participants competed in this oldest for Bulgaria swimming competition. This year’s winner is 18-years old Yordan Yanchev from Sandanski. He covered the distance of 5000 meters in open seas in 57 minutes and 37 seconds.  Photo: BTA


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