Ivan Markov (weightlifter)
Bulgarian weightlifter (born 1988)
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Ivan Markov (Bulgarian: Иван Марков; born 14 September 1988) is a Bulgarian weightlifter competing in the 85 kg category. He is the younger brother of former world champion weightlifter Georgi Markov. He placed fifth at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1] Markov also qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics but he was one of eleven Bulgarian weightlifters who tested positive for a banned steroid two months prior to the games.[2] Bulgaria withdrew its whole team from the Olympic competition and Markov received a four-year ban from competition.[2][3]
Born14 September 1988 (age 38)
Burgas, Bulgaria
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Country
Bulgaria
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| Born | 14 September 1988 (age 38) Burgas, Bulgaria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Bulgaria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Olympic weightlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | –81 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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