Borislav Gidikov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBorislav Krastev•Gidikov
Used nameBorislav•Gidikov
Original nameБорислав Крастев•Гидиков
Born3 November 1965 in Pazardzhik, Pazardzhik (BUL)
Measurements170 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsSlavia Club
NOC Bulgaria
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Borislav Gidikov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1988 Olympics Middleweight class (375.0 kg); 2nd in the 1986 World Championships Middleweight class (372.5 kg); 1st in the 1987 World Championships Middleweight class (375.0 kg); 2nd in the 1986 European Championships Middleweight class (357.5 kg); 3rd in the 1987 European Championships Middleweight class (367.5 kg). He set one world record in the middleweight snatch in 1986.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Weightlifting BUL Borislav Gidikov
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold