Maya Georgieva (gymnast)

Maya Georgieva (born 10 October 1962) is a former Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast. She's a World and European medalist.

Maya Georgieva
Мая Георгиева
Country represented Bulgaria
Born (1962-10-10) 10 October 1962 (age 62)
Kyustendil, Bulgaria
DisciplineRhythmic Gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team1977-1979
Head coach(es)Filka Radenkova
Retiredyes
Medal record
Representing  Bulgaria
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1977 Basel Group All-Around
Bronze medal – third place 1979 London Group All-Around
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1978 Madrid Group All-Around

Biography

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Georgieva 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

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  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.