Andon Nikolov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAndon Kostadinov•Nikolov
Used nameAndon•Nikolov
Original nameАндон Костадинов•Николов
Born15 June 1951 in Sofia, Sofia Grad (BUL)
Measurements182 cm / 89 kg
AffiliationsCSKA Sofia, Sofia (BUL)
NOC Bulgaria
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Andon Nikolov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1972 Olympics Middle-Heavyweight class (525.0 kg); 1st in the 1972 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (525.0 kg); 3rd in the 1972 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (525.0 kg); 2nd in the 1973 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (352.5 kg); 2nd in the 1974 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (385.0 kg); 3rd in the 1978 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (352.5 kg). He set five world records in middle-heavyweight class – three in the snatch and two in the total.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting BUL Andon Nikolov
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold