Mikhail Zhelev (Bulgarian: Михаил Желев; 15 July 1943 – 5 January 2021) was a Bulgarian athlete, known primarily for running the steeplechase. He competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, finishing 6th and in the 1972 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th.[1] He set his personal record of 8:25.0 while winning the race at the 1969 European Athletics Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1943 Sliven, Bulgaria |
| Died | 5 January 2021 (aged 77) Sliven, Bulgaria |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Medal record | |
References
edit- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mikhail Zhelev". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
External links
edit- Mikhail Zhelev at World Athletics
- Mikhail Zhelev at Olympedia
- Mikhail Zhelev at InterSportStats
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