Petar Tachev

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePetar Vitanov•Tachev
Used namePetar•Tachev
Original nameПетър Витанов•Тачев
Born23 July 1938 in Rusalya, Veliko Tarnovo (BUL)
Measurements174 cm / 82-89 kg
NOC Bulgaria

Biography

Petar Tachev had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1962 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (432.5 kg); 3rd in the 1965 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (452.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Weightlifting BUL Petar Tachev
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 6
1964 Summer Olympics Weightlifting BUL Petar Tachev
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 8