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 information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Khristo Ganchev Markov |
| Born | 27 January 1965 (age 59) Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria |
Medal record | |
Personal bests
edit- Triple jump - 17.92 (1987)
- Long jump - 8.23
- Pole vault - 5.40 (1994)
References
edit- ^ 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.
External links
edit- Khristo Markov at World Athletics
- Khristo Markov at European Athletics (archive)
- Khristo Gantchev Markov at Olympics.com
- Khristo Markov at Olympic.org (archived)
- Khristo Markov at Olympedia (archive)
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