Maria Gigova

Maria Gigova
Gigova in 1973
Personal information
Country represented Bulgaria
Born (1947-04-21) 21 April 1947 (age 77)
Sofia, Bulgaria
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
ClubCSKA Sofia
Head coach(es)Julieta Shishmanova
Assistant coach(es)Lili Mircheva
Retired1974
Medal record
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Representing  Bulgaria
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1967 Copenhagen Hoop
Gold medal – first place 1969 Varna All-around
Gold medal – first place 1969 Varna Free hands
Gold medal – first place 1969 Varna Hoop
Gold medal – first place 1971 Havana All-around
Gold medal – first place 1971 Havana Rope
Gold medal – first place 1971 Havana Hoop
Gold medal – first place 1973 Rotterdam All-around
Gold medal – first place 1973 Rotterdam Hoop
Silver medal – second place 1969 Varna Rope
Silver medal – second place 1969 Varna Ball
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Rotterdam Ribbon
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Rotterdam Clubs

Maria Gigova (Bulgarian: Мария Гигова; born 24 April 1947) is a retired Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast and sports official. She is a three-time (1969, 1971, 1973) World All-around champion.