Tervel Zamfirov
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 February 2005 Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Sport | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Sport | Snowboard |
Event(s) | Parallel slalom, parallel giant slalom |
Medal record | |
Tervel Zamfirov (Bulgarian: Тервел Замфиров; born 22 February 2005) is a Bulgarian snowboarder specializing in parallel slalom and parallel giant slalom disciplines.
Career
In January 2025, Zamfirov competed at the 2025 Winter World University Games and won a gold medal in the parallel giant slalom event.[1] In March 2025, he represented Bulgaria at the 2025 Snowboarding World Championships and won a gold medal in the parallel slalom event, defeating Arvid Auner by .40 seconds.[2][3] He became the first Bulgarian to medal at the FIS Snowboard World Championships.[4]
Zamfirov represented Bulgaria at the 2026 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal in the parallel giant slalom event, defeating Tim Mastnak in a photo finish.[5] This was the seventh Winter Olympic Games medal for Bulgaria, and the first medal won by the nation in 20 years.[6]
World Cup
Podiums
| Season | Date | Location | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 18 Jan 2026 | Bansko, Bulgaria | PGS | 1st |
Olympics performance
| Event | Parallel giant slalom |
|---|---|
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 3rd |
Personal life
His younger sister Malena, is also an Olympic snowboarder.[7]
References
- ^ "Tervel Zamfirov Crowned Champion at the World Winter University Games in Turin". NSA.bg. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Young stars take the day as Zamfirov stuns and Miki triumphs". fis-ski.com. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Tervel Zamfirov became the world champion in parallel slalom". fakti.bg. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Tervel Zamfirov Wins Gold in Men's Parallel Slalom at Snowboard World Championships". Bulgarian News Agency. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Tervel Zamfirov Wins Historic Medal for Bulgaria at the Winter Olympics". novinite.com. 8 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ "20 години по-късно България с олимпийски медал! Тервел Замфиров донесе отличие". sportal.bg (in Bulgarian). 8 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ^ "Malena Zamfirova". FIS. 23 March 2025. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
External links
- Tervel Zamfirov at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- Tervel Zamfirov at Milano Cortina 2026
- Tervel Zamfirov at Olympics.com
- Tervel Zamfirov at Olympedia
- Tervel Zamfirov at InterSportStats
- Tervel Zamfirov on Instagram