Georgi Markov (weightlifter)

Georgi Markov (Bulgarian: Георги Марков, born 12 March 1978 in Burgas) is a retired male weightlifter from Bulgaria. He won the silver medal in the men's lightweight division (– 69 kg) at the 2000 Summer Olympics, behind compatriot Galabin Boevski. He set one world record in the lightweight snatch in 2000.

Georgi Markov
Personal information
Born (1978-03-12) 12 March 1978
Burgas
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight69 kg (152 lb)

Markov tested positive for a steroid in 2008, and therefore Bulgaria's weightlifting federation withdrew its team from the 2008 Summer Olympics.

References

    • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Georgi Markov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08.


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