Ivanka Vancheva
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Ivanka Borisova•Vancheva |
| Used name | Ivanka•Vancheva |
| Original name | Иванка Борисова•Ванчева |
| Born | 31 October 1953 in Plovdiv, Plovdiv (BUL) |
| Died | 5 August 2020 in Plovdiv, Plovdiv (BUL) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | Trakiya Plovdiv |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
Biography
Ivanka Vancheva was a javelin thrower who competed at the 1980 Moskva Olympics, finishing fifth. She was a three-time Bulgarian champion, winning in 1977, 1980, and 1986. Vancheva won two silver medals in javelin at the Universiade, in 1977 and 1979. She competed at the 1978 European Championships, placing 12th. Vancheva was ranked three times in the world top 10, placing #5 in 1977, #10 in 1979, and #9 in 1980.
Personal Best: JT – 65.38 (1980).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BUL |
Ivanka Vancheva | |||
| Javelin Throw, Women (Olympic) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–2–0 1977 Sofia ATH silver: javelin throw; 1979 Ciudad de México ATH silver: javelin throw)