Ivaylo Sharankov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ivaylo•Sharankov |
| Used name | Ivaylo•Sharankov |
| Original name | Ивайло•Шаранков |
| Born | 18 February 1933 in Drugan, Pernik (BUL) |
| Died | 16 May 2016 |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 61 kg |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
Biography
Ivaylo Sharankov ran the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, finishing 30th. He was a five-time Bulgarian marathon champion, winning in 1965-67, 1969, and 1972. He competed at the Bulgarian nationals through 1976, at almost 43 years of age. Sharankov won the Balkan Marathon Championship in 1965 and 1967. His best time of 2-21:21.2 came at the Meerbeek-Reinkamp Marathon on 10 June 1967.
Personal Best: Mar – 2-21:21.2 (1967).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | BUL |
Ivaylo Sharankov | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 30 |