Kolyo Neshev (Bulgarian: Кольо Нешев; born May 30, 1982, in Kazanlak) is a Bulgarian javelin thrower.[1] He represented Bulgaria at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and competed in the men's javelin throw. Neshev threw the javelin, with a possible best mark and distance of 66.00 metres, finishing only in thirty-sixth place.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Bulgaria |
| Born | 30 May 1982 Kazanlak, Bulgaria |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Pavel Pavlov Vratsa (BUL) |
Neshev is also a sixteenth-time national record holder in the javelin throw, with a highest possible achievement of 63.32 metres, having won a gold medal at the 2012 European Winter Throwing Championships in Sofia.[3]
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kolyo Neshev". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ^ "Men's Javelin Throw". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ^ "Кольо Нешев с 16-та национална титла на копие" [Nikola Neshev, a 16th national title record] (in Bulgarian). Livesport Bulgaria. 4 March 2012. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
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