Ivan Yankov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ivan Yankov•Marinov |
| Used name | Ivan•Yankov |
| Original name | Иван Янков•Маринов |
| Born | 7 June 1951 in Oreshak, Varna (BUL) |
| Measurements | 166 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Spartak, Varna/Slavia Liteks, Sofia |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ivan Yankov had the following finishes at major championships – 1978 World Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1973 European Championship: 62.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1975 European Championship: 62.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1979 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1980 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1976 European Championship: 62.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1982 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | BUL |
Ivan Yankov | |||
| Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | BUL |
Ivan Yankov | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |