Maria Zdravkova (Bulgarian: Мария Здравкова, born 30 July 1998) is a Bulgarian biathlete.[1] She competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics.[2]
 Maria Zdravkova (2023) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Bulgaria |
| Born | 30 July 1998 Berkovitsa, Bulgaria |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Biathlon |
| Club | Ambarica Troyan |
Career
editZdravkova started biathlon in 2010. She debuted at the IBU Cup in 2016 before debuting at the Biathlon World Cup in 2019. She was named as the female flag bearer for Bulgaria at the 2022 Winter Olympics.[3] She competed in multiple biathlon events at the 2022 Winter Olympics. She was part of the Bulgarian team in the mixed relay, placing 19th out of 20 teams.[4] She placed 50th in the individual event,[5] 78th in the sprint, and 18th with the Bulgarian team in the women's relay.[6]
Biathlon results
editAll results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.
Olympic Games
edit0 medals
| Event | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Mass start | Relay | Mixed relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2022 Beijing
|
50th | 78th | — | — | 18th | 19th |
World Championships
edit0 medals
| Event | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Mass start | Relay | Mixed relay | Single mixed relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2020 Rasen-Antholz
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— | 85th | — | — | 20th | 24th | 25th |
 2021 Pokljuka
|
78th | 97th | — | — | 18th | — | — |
 2023 Oberhof
|
90th | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 2024 Nové Město na Moravě
|
70th | 88th | — | — | 16th | — | — |
- *During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.
References
edit- ^ "International Biathlon Union - Athlete profile for Maria ZDRAVKOVA". International Biathlon Union - IBU.
- ^ "Maria ZDRAVKOVA Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". International Olympic Committee.
- ^ Rill, Jake. "Olympic Opening Ceremonies 2022: Expected Performers, Flag-Bearers and Athletes". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Saturday's Biathlon Results". WTOP News. February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Monday's Biathlon Results". WTOP News. February 7, 2022.
- ^ "Wednesday's Biathlon Results". Federal News Network. February 16, 2022.
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