Lyuba Mollova
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Lyutvian Ahmedova "Lyuba"•Mollova |
| Used name | Lyuba•Mollova |
| Original name | Лютвиан Ахмедова "Люба"•Моллова |
| Born | 18 December 1947 in Kazanlak, Stara Zagora (BUL) |
| Died | 19 August 2020 in İstanbul, İstanbul (TUR) |
| Measurements | 169 cm / 66 kg |
| Affiliations | Rozova Dolina, Kazanlak |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
Biography
Lyuba Mollova was a Bulgarian javelin thrower who just missed a medal at the 1972 München Olympics when she finished fourth. Mollova also placed fourth at the 1974 European Championships. She was a four-time Bulgarian Champion, winning in 1969 and 1972-74, and set 11 Bulgarian national records. Mollova won three Balkan titles, in 1972, 1974, and 1975. At the European Cup she was second in 1973 and third in 1975, and placed third at the 1973 Universiade. Mollova later settled in İstanbul, where she died.
Personal Best: JT – 62.60 (1974).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BUL |
Lyuba Mollova | |||
| Javelin Throw, Women (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–0–1 1973 Moskva ATH bronze: javelin throw)