Ognyan Nikolov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOgnyan Nikolov•Velikov
Used nameOgnyan•Nikolov
Original nameОгнян Николов•Великов
Born13 June 1949 in Sofia, Sofia Grad (BUL)
Measurements157 cm / 48 kg
AffiliationsCSKA Sofia, Sofia (BUL) / Levski Sofia, Sofia (BUL)
NOC Bulgaria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Ognyan Nikolov had the following finishes at major championships – 1971 World Championship: 48.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1973 World Championship: 52.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1969 World Championship: 48.0 kg. Freestyle (6th); 1974 European Championship: 52.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1969 European Championship: 48.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1972 European Championship: 48.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1976 European Championship: 52.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1970 European Championship: 48.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1975 European Championship: 52.0 kg. Freestyle (5th).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Ognyan Nikolov
Light-Flyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver