Galabin Boevski
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Galabin Pepov•Boevski |
| Used name | Galabin•Boevski |
| Original name | Гълъбин Пепов•Боевски |
| Born | 19 December 1974 in Knezha, Pleven (BUL) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | Ladimex, Pernik |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Galabin Boevski had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 2000 Olympics Lightweight class (357.5 kg); 1st in the 1999 World Championships Lightweight class (357.5 kg); 1st in the 2001 World Championships Lightweight class (340.0 kg); 1st in the 1999 European Championships Lightweight class (352.5 kg); 1st in the 2002 European Championships Lightweight class (350.0 kg); 1st in the 2003 European Championships Lightweight class (347.5 kg). He set six lightweight world records in 1999-2000 – two each in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | BUL |
Galabin Boevski | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (lightweight -69 kg (1998-2018) Snatch – 24 November 1999 - 20 September 2000: 160.5 kg (24 November 1999; Athina, GRE), 162.5 kg (24 November 1999; Athina, GRE), lightweight -69 kg (1998-2018) Clean & Jerk – 24 November 1999 - 11 September 2003: 196.0 kg (24 November 1999; Athina, GRE), 196.5 kg (20 September 2000; Sydney, New South Wales, AUS), lightweight -69 kg (1998-2018) Total (biathlon) – 16 April 1999 - 23 October 2013: 352.5 kg (16 April 1999; A Coruña, ESP), 357.5 kg (24 November 1999; Athina, GRE))