Mikhail Zhelev

Mikhail Zhelev
Personal information
Born(1943-07-15)15 July 1943
Sliven, Bulgaria
Died5 January 2021(2021-01-05) (aged 77)
Sliven, Bulgaria
Sport
SportTrack and field
Medal record
Representing  Bulgaria
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1969 Athens3000m steeplechase
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place1970 Turin3000m steeplechase

Mikhail Zhelev (Bulgarian: Михаил Желев; 15 July 1943 – 5 January 2021) was a Bulgarian athlete, known primarily for running the steeplechase. He competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, finishing 6th and in the 1972 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th. He set his personal record of 8:25.0 while winning the race at the 1969 European Athletics Championships.

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mikhail Zhelev". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2012.