Mincho Pashov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMincho Georgiev•Pashov
Used nameMincho•Pashov
Original nameМинчо Георгиев•Пашов
Born7 November 1961 in Shishmantsi, Plovdiv (BUL)
Died15 November 2019 in Plovdiv, Plovdiv (BUL)
Measurements166 cm / 67 kg
NOC Bulgaria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Mincho Pashov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1980 Olympics Lightweight class (325.0 kg); 3rd in the 1980 World Championships Lightweight class (325.0 kg); 2nd in the 1981 World Championships Lightweight class (330.0 kg); 2nd in the 1982 World Championships Middleweight class (357.5 kg); 2nd in the 1985 World Championships Middleweight class (357.5 kg); 2nd in the 1981 European Championships Lightweight class (330.0 kg); 2nd in the 1982 European Championships Middleweight class (357.5 kg). He set three middleweight clean & jerk world records in 1982-84.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Weightlifting BUL Mincho Pashov
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze