Khristo Markov

Khristo Markov
Personal information
Full nameKhristo Ganchev Markov
Born27 January 1965 (1965-01-27) (age 61)
Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Bulgaria Bulgaria
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1988 SeoulTriple jump
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1987 RomeTriple jump
World Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place1985 ParisTriple jump
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1986 StuttgartTriple jump
Silver medal – second place1990 SplitTriple jump
European Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place1985 AthensTriple jump
Silver medal – second place1987 LievinTriple jump

Khristo Ganchev Markov (Bulgarian: Христо Ганчев Мaрков; born 27 January 1965, in Dimitrovgrad) is a former triple jumper from Bulgaria, best known for becoming Olympic champion in 1988. He also won the European and world championships. Markov was also the coach of compatriot Tereza Marinova (between 1997 and 2008), who won gold in the same discipline at the 2000 Olympics.[1]

Personal bests

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Khristo Markov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-03.
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