Rangel Gerovski
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rangel Ivanov•Gerovski |
| Used name | Rangel•Gerovski |
| Original name | Рангел Иванов•Геровски |
| Born | 15 January 1959 in Karlovo, Plovdiv (BUL) |
| Died | 26 April 2004 in Sofia, Sofia Grad (BUL) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 130 kg |
| Affiliations | Levski Sofia, Sofia (BUL) |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Rangel Gerovski wrestled Greco-Roman at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics, winning a silver medal in super-heavyweight in 1988. Gerovski won three bronze medals at the World Championships, all in Greco-Roman, in 1985, 1987, and 1990. At the European Championships, he won the title in 1981 as a super-heavy, adding podium places in 1985, 1987, and 1990, with silvers in 1985 and 1990, and a bronze in 1987. In April 2004, Gerovski died tragically when he was fishing. His line hit an overhead power line, electrocuting him.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | BUL |
Rangel Gerovski | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | BUL |
Rangel Gerovski | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) |
Errata
YOB also seen as 1958.