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17-year-old Alexandra Totkova becomes world champion in sport climbing

Alexandra Totkova
Photo: Bulgarian Climbing Federation

Bulgaria's Alexandra Totkova, 17, wrote her name in golden letters in Bulgarian climbing history. She became Bulgaria's first world champion after triumphing in the  difficulty discipline on the penultimate day of the Junior and Girls Sport Climbing World Championships in Dallas (USA), Sportal.com reports.

This is Alexandra's third medal from girls' world championships, following silver and bronze in 2019 in the 14-15 age group.



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