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Three Bulgarian athletes compete at the World Athletics U20 Championships Cali 22 

Bozhidar Saraboyukov
Photo: Archive/atletikabg.com

Three Bulgarian athletes are competing in the finals of the World Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia, on 5 August. 

They are Plamena Mitkova - long jump, Bozhidar Saraboyukov - high jump, and Lachezar Valchev - triple jump, reports atletikabg.com.

Mitkova and Saraboyukov are at the top of the world rankings, while Valchev became European champion in the triple jump for under-18s less than a month ago.



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