Ivan Yankov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameIvan Yankov•Marinov
Used nameIvan•Yankov
Original nameИван Янков•Маринов
Born7 June 1951 in Oreshak, Varna (BUL)
Measurements166 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsSpartak, Varna/Slavia Liteks, Sofia
NOC Bulgaria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Ivan Yankov had the following finishes at major championships – 1978 World Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1973 European Championship: 62.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1975 European Championship: 62.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1979 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1980 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1976 European Championship: 62.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1982 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Ivan Yankov
Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 5
1980 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Ivan Yankov
Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver