Georgi Raykov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorgi Petkov•Raykov
Used nameGeorgi•Raykov
Original nameГеорги Петков•Райков
Born18 October 1953 in Sofia, Sofia Grad (BUL)
Died12 August 2006 in Koprivshtitsa, Sofia Oblast (BUL)
Measurements178 cm / 100 kg
NOC Bulgaria
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Georgi Raykov had the following finishes at major championships – 1978 World Championship: 100.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1979 World Championship: 100.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1977 World Championship: 100.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 1980 European Championship: 100.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1977 European Championship: 100.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1978 European Championship: 100.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Georgi Raykov
Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold