Georgi Markov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Georgi Markov•Markov |
| Used name | Georgi•Markov |
| Original name | Георги Марков•Марков |
| Born | 12 March 1978 in Burgas, Burgas (BUL) |
| Measurements | 169 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | Chernomoretz, Burgas |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Georgi Markov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 2000 Olympics Lightweight class (352.5 kg); 1st in the 2002 World Championships Middleweight class (370.0 kg); 2nd in the 1999 European Championships Middleweight class (360.0 kg); 2nd in the 2000 European Championships Lightweight class (337.5 kg); 1st in the 2002 European Championships Middleweight class (367.5 kg); 1st in the 2003 European Championships Middleweight class (367.5 kg); 3rd in the 2006 European Championships Middleweight class (351.0 kg). He set one world record in the lightweight snatch in 2000.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | BUL |
Georgi Markov | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (lightweight -69 kg (1998-2018) Snatch – 20 September 2000 - 10 November 2014: 165.0 kg (20 September 2000; Sydney, New South Wales, AUS))