Anthony Ivanov

Anthony Ivanov is a Bulgarian swimmer known for his achievements in butterfly events. He has been embroiled in controversy due to multiple doping violations, which have led to a suspension until March 2026. Ivanov has publicly defended fellow swimmers facing similar issues, and his ongoing legal battles include appeals against his suspension and actions against the international swimming federation. He recently made headlines for sending threatening messages to Georgi Avramchev, the president of the Bulgarian Swimming Federation, which prompted Avramchev to file a complaint with the prosecutor's office.