Nadezhda is a female name of Russian origin, meaning "Hope." It is popular in various Slavic countries and former Soviet states, such as Belarus, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word for "hope," a translation of the Greek name Ἐλπίς (Elpis). In Russian, a diminutive form of the name is Nadia (Cyrillic Надя), while other versions include Nadzeya in Belarusian, Nadiya in Ukrainian, and Naděžda in Czech. Notable individuals with the name Nadezhda include political figures, athletes, artists, and fictional characters. The name has a strong historical and cultural significance, and it continues to be a popular choice for baby girls, symbolizing optimism and positive expectations.
Nadezhda Georgieva, born on 7 September 1961, is a renowned former Bulgarian sprinter. Throughout her career, she achieved notable success, including a silver medal in the sprint relay at the 1986 European Championships and reaching the final of the 200 meters at the 1987 World Championships. Georgieva proudly represented Bulgaria at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, demonstrating her exceptional talent on the international stage.Hailing from Gabrovo, she was affiliated with the esteemed club CSKA Sofia. Despite being unable to compete at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics due to the Soviet-led boycott, she excelled at the 1984 Friendship Games, securing two medals - a bronze in the 200 meters and gold in the 4x100 meters relay. Notably, she clinched a silver medal in the relay at the 1986 European Championships. One of her career highlights was in 1987, where she displayed exceptional form, finishing second in the 200 meters at the European Cup in Prague and securing seventh place in the 200 meters final at the World Championships in Rome. With personal bests of 11.09 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.42 seconds in the 200 meters, Georgieva's prowess on the track was undeniable.Georgieva's remarkable career and achievements have solidified her legacy as an esteemed figure in Bulgarian athletics and on the international stage.
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