Khristo Markov

Khristo Markov
Personal information
Full nameKhristo Ganchev Markov
Born27 January 1965 (1965-01-27) (age 59)
Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Bulgaria Bulgaria
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Triple jump
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1987 Rome Triple jump
World Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Paris Triple jump
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Stuttgart Triple jump
Silver medal – second place 1990 Split Triple jump
European Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Athens Triple jump
Silver medal – second place 1987 Lievin Triple 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]

  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.