Ivet Lalova

For over 20 years, Ivet Lalova, one of the most recognizable and respected athletes in Bulgaria, has consistently remained among the elite in the realm of sports. The sprinter, who has competed in a record-setting 5 Olympics for Bulgarian athletics, boasts a European title in both outdoor (2012) and indoor (2005) events and has been a finalist at the Olympics three times, most notably in Athens 2004. She has also been a finalist at the World Championships three times and a three-time winner in Diamond League tournaments. Her outstanding achievement of 10.77 seconds in the 100m event at the “European Cup” in Plovdiv in 2004 places her 6th in the eternal world rankings and second in Europe.

In 2012, she founded the Ivet Lalova Sprint Academy in Sofia, where aspiring athletes of all ages can train and have fun under the guidance of the queen of athletics. Training sessions are held at the Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia, where athletes of all ages are prepared for national championships and tournaments.

Ivet carries the Olympic spirit onto the stage as an inspirational speaker, sharing her success story worldwide. Whether the audience consists of athletes or business leaders, they require the same skills to become winners. Through her story, Ivet inspires people that everyone can reach their Olympic peak.