Samuil Danailov

Bulgaria, born in 2006

M / 6'2'' / 170 lbs / Swimming

Available / 2025

Athlete Info

Introduction

My goal is to combine my academic studies and sports talent. I have the experience for the required discipline and the motivation to build on it in both directions.

As a part of the most elite club in my country and the Bulgarian National Swimming Team I am ready for new challenges.

Sport

Sport	Swimming
Team/Club	PSK "Black Sea" Varna
Position/Discipline
NAIA ID
NCAA ID

Top Athletic Achievements

Personal best times:

50m free:

24.30 LCM-637 Fina points

22.72 SCM-698 Fina points

100m free:

52.24 LCM-721 Fina points

49.97 SCM-740 Fina points

200m free:

1.57.84 LCM-648 Fina points

1.49.12 SCM-755 Fina points

400m free:

4.12.58 LCM-661 Fina points

4.00.71 SCM-685 Fina points

50m back stroke:

LCM-27.49-629 Fina points

SCM-25.92-621 Fina points

100m back stroke:

SCM-644 Fina points

Competitions & Tournaments

Bulgarian National Championships Jul 14–17, 2022 LCM Sofia, BUL

50 freestyle-24.62 (14^th place)

100 freestyle-53.33 (11^th place)

200 freestyle-1.58.10 (10^th place)

50 backstroke-28.82 (10^th place)

400 freestyle relay second leg-53.13 (2^nd place)

800 freestyle relay second leg-1.57.73 (2^nd place)

National Championship Boys and Girls Jul 29–31, 2022 LCM Varna, BUL

50 freestyle-24.31 (1^st place)

100 freestyle-53.67 (4^th place)

200 freestyle-1.58.41 (4^th place)

50 backstroke-28.61 (2^nd place)

400 freestyle relay leadoff-53.63 (2^nd place)

800 freestyle relay leadoff-2.00.89 (3^rd place)

400 medley relay 4^th leg-52.08 (2^nd place)

Burgas Swimming Open Oct 14–16, 2022 SCM Burgas, BUL

50 freestyle-23.74 (3^rd place)

100 freestyle-51.37(2^nd place)

200 freestyle-1.52.16 (1^st place)

400 freestyle-4.00.71 (1^st place)

200 freestyle relay 4^th leg-23.73 (1^st place)

200 medley relay 4^th leg-23.11 (1^st place)

200 freestyle mixed relay leadoff-23.75 (1^st place)

Bulgarian National Championship 13+ Nov 23–27, 2022 SCM Burgas, BUL

50 freestyle-23.65 (5^th place)

100 freestyle-51.09(3^rd place)

200 freestyle-1.51.77(3^rd place)

400 freestyle-4.01.80 (3^rd place)

100 backstroke-57.41(4^th place)

200 medley (A) relay 4^th leg-23.19 (1^st place)

200 freestyle (A) relay leadoff-23.55 (1^st place)

200 medley (B) relay 4^th leg-23.02 (1^st place) New national Record U17

200 freestyle (B) relay 4^th leg-23.36 (3^rd place)

Sharks Cup Burgas Feb 24–26, 2023 LCM Burgas, BUL

50 freestyle-24.30 (1^st place)

100 freestyle-53.35 (1^st place)

200 freestyle-1.58.65 (4^th place)

400 freestyle-4.14.61 (4^th place)

200 freestyle leadoff-24.57 (1^st place)

200 medley relay 4^th leg-24.19 (1^st place)

200 mixed freestyle relay leadoff-24.67 (1^st place)

LEN: Multinations Junior Meet LCM 1-2 APR 2023

100 freestyle-53.05 (15^th place)

200 freestyle-1.57.84(17^th place)

800 freestyle relay 3^rd leg-1.57.56 (5^th place)

400 freestyle relay 4^th leg-52.70 (3^rd place)

Bulgarian Team Championships Apr 7–9, 2023 LCM Sofia, BUL

100 freestyle-53.03 (5^th place)

200 freestyle-1.58.83 (10^th place)

400 freestyle-4.12.58 (5^th place)

400 freestyle relay leadoff -52.86 (1^st place)

Burgas Swimming Open Oct 13–15, 2023 SCM Burgas, BUL

50 freestyle-23.79 (2^nd place)

100 freestyle-51.26 (2^nd place)

200 medley relay leadoff-26.31 (1^st place)

200 freestyle relay leadoff-23.79 (1^st place)

Bulgarian SC Championships Nov 22–26, 2023 SCM Park Arena Burgas, BUL

50 freestyle-23.23 (2^nd place)

100 freestyle- 51.00 (3^rd place)

50 backstroke-25.92 (2^nd place)

100 backstroke-55.95 (5^th place)

200 freestyle relay (A) leadoff-23.21 (2^nd place)

200 medley relay (A) 4^th leg-22.77 (2^nd place)

200 freestyle mixed relay leadoff-23.14 (1^st place)

200 freestyle relay (B) leadoff-23.19 (1^st place)

200 medley (B) relay leadoff-25.93 (1^st place) New Nation record U17

Sharks Cup Burgas Feb 23–25, 2024 LCM Burgas, BUL

50 freestyle-24.77 (6^th place)

100 freestyle-53.46 (3^rd place)

50 backstroke-27.73 (6^th place)

200 freestyle relay 2^nd leg-24.03 (1^st place)

Bulgarian Open Team Championship Mar 29–31, 2024 LCM Sofia, BUL

50 freestyle-24.51 (12^th place)

100 freestyle-52.71 (4^th place)

50 backstroke-27.49 (3^rd place)

Bulgarian Championships Jun 27–30, 2024 LCM Sofia, BUL

100 freestyle prelims-52.63 (7^th place)

100 freestyle finals-52.24 (7^th place)

400 freestyle relay leadoff-52.62-(2^nd place)

400 medley relay 4^th leg-52.22 (2^nd place)

400 freestyle mixed relay 2^nd leg-52.14 (3^rd place)

Other Athletic Info

Multiple Winner of National tournaments and competitions.

Part of the U18 Bulgarian National Swimming Team.

8 Nominations for best swimmer in the Bulgarian swimming champion club PSK “Black Sea”.

Participant at the Belgian Open Championships 2022.

Medalist at the 2023 Multinational Junior Meet.

Academics

GPA	3.25
SAT
TOEFL	Duolingo - 120
High School	Varna Commercial High School "G.S. Rakovski"

Interview

What makes you different?

I am ready to commit to everything that challenges me. My passion for swimming and learning fuels my motivation.

My uniqueness lies in unwavering determination and self-discipline. My desire to excel in the swimming pool and in the class room is great, driving me to confront challenges head-on with an unyielding spirit. My exhibit an exceptional ability to balance my passions, demonstrating not only a relentless pursuit of excellence but also a resilience that propels me forward, even in the face of adversity. This blend of aspiration and discipline sets me apart.

College goals

I have no intention of leaving education in second place. I think that sports and academic work should go hand in hand. As of my studies, I want to pursue them in the economics sphere as a major, since I study them at the moment and they attract my attention the most.

Why do you want to compete in college?

I am aware that the United States of America offers the best education system for athletes like me. My dream to compete in an American Colleges was born out of the opportunity to be a part of the college spirit, the successful combination of academic education and competitive swimming. I get inspired and dare to dream because of all the successful examples in the field of college swimming.

Swimming and life Goals?

Over the time swimming have become more than a hobby for me. My swimming goals are to make a perfect fit in a good college team, to keep improving my swimming results in freestyle, backstroke and the relays and to help my college team as much as I can. As of my life goals, I want to graduate with economics degree in an University in the United States of America.