Malena Zamfirova
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 June 2009 Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Sport | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Sport | Snowboarding |
Event(s) | Parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom |
Malena Zamfirova (born 3 June 2009) is a Bulgarian snowboarder specializing in parallel slalom and parallel giant slalom disciplines.
Career
She made her first final in the 2024–25 FIS Snowboard World Cup and came second.[1] Zamfirova claimed her second World Cup podium in the 2025–26 FIS Snowboard World Cup.
She represented Bulgaria at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing 9th in PGS.[2]
World Cup
Podiums
| Season | Date | Location | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 2 Mar 2025 | Krynica, Poland | PGS | 2nd |
| 2025–26 | 6 Dec 2025 | Mylin, China | PGS | 3rd |
| 2025–26 | 1 Mar 2026 | Krynica, Poland | PGS | 3rd |
Olympics performance
| Event | Parallel giant slalom |
|---|---|
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 9th |
Personal life
Her older brother Tervel Zamfirov is also a professional snowboarder.
References
- ^ "Outstanding performance by 15-year-old Malena Zamfirova". fakti.bg. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ "Winter Olympics Begin in Italy as Bulgaria Sends 20 Athletes with High Hopes". novinite.com. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.