Hristo Traykov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHristo Traykov•Popov
Used nameHristo•Traykov
Original nameХристо Трайков•Попов
Born24 September 1947 in Elin Pelin, Sofia Oblast (BUL)
Died25 June 2014
Measurements164 cm / 56 kg
AffiliationsLevski Sofia, Sofia (BUL)
NOC Bulgaria

Biography

Hristo Traykov had the following finishes at major championships – 1971 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1973 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 1970 World Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 1968 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1972 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1973 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1970 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Hristo Traykov
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC
1972 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Hristo Traykov
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 5