Malena Zamfirova

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Malena Zamfirova
Personal information
Born (2009-06-03) 3 June 2009 (age 16)
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sport
CountryBulgaria
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.

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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

SeasonDateLocationEventPlace
2024–25 2 Mar 2025 Flag of Poland.svg Krynica, Poland PGS2nd
2025–26 6 Dec 2025 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Mylin, China PGS3rd
2025–26 1 Mar 2026 Flag of Poland.svg Krynica, Poland PGS3rd

Olympics performance

EventParallel giant slalom
Flag of Italy.svg 2026 Milano Cortina 9th

Personal life

Her older brother Tervel Zamfirov is also a professional snowboarder.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. "Outstanding performance by 15-year-old Malena Zamfirova". fakti.bg. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  2. "Winter Olympics Begin in Italy as Bulgaria Sends 20 Athletes with High Hopes". novinite.com. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 8 February 2026.