Mikhail Zhelev
Bulgarian athlete (1943–2021)
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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.[1] He set his personal record of 8:25.0 while winning the race at the 1969 European Athletics Championships.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Bulgaria | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1969 Athens | 3000 m st. |
