Georgi Markov
Olympic wrestler
Георги Мърков · Георги Николов Мърков · 格奥尔基·马尔科夫 · 게오르기 머르코프
- Born
- 5 April 1946, Gorno varshilo
- Citizenship
- Bulgaria
- Sport
- wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler, politician, businessperson
- Height
- 166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Georgi Markov (Bulgarian: Георги Мърков, born April 5, 1946) is a Bulgarian retired Greco-Roman wrestler. He was born in 1946, in Gorno Vyrshilo, Pazardzhik province.
Markov was a European Champion and a World Champion, but is probably best-known for winning an Olympic gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
At the 1984 European Championships, in Jönköping, Markov disabled an intruder with a gun who attempted to disrupt the games.
He was awarded the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| wrestling at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's Greco-Roman 62 kg |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q953725 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.