Georgi Markov (wrestler)

Olympic medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
1972 Munich Featherweight

Georgi Markov (Bulgarian: Георги Мърков, born April 5, 1946) is a Bulgarian Greco-Roman wrestler.

He was born in Gorno Vyrshilo, Pazardzhik province.

He is the gold winner in the 1972 Summer Olympics, one time World champion and champion of Europe. On the 1984 European Championship in Jönköping, Markov disarmed a terrorist who intruded in the sport-hall.[1]

He is awarded with Doctor Honoris Causa degree.

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