Atanas Mladenov Explained

Atanas Mladenov (Bulgarian: Атанас Младенов, born 3 January 1960) is a retired Bulgarian high jumper.

Career

He was born in Plovdiv and represented the club Trakia Plovdiv. He competed at the 1980 Olympic Games without reaching the final.[1] He became Bulgarian champion in 1980 and 1981. His championship record of 2.15 metres set in 1980 was improved already in 1981 by Georgi Gadzhev.[2] He also became Bulgarian indoor champion in 1980 and 1982. He equalled the championship record of 2.16 metres but was surpassed by Valentin Getov in 1981.[3] His personal best jump was 2.20 metres, achieved in 1980.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Atanas Mladenov. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418121129/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ml/atanas-mladenov-1.html. dead. 18 April 2020. Sports-Reference.com. 12 July 2011.
  2. Web site: Bulgarian Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 12 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110615003304/http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/rus.htm. 15 June 2011 . live.
  3. Web site: Bulgarian Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 12 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110615064816/http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/rusi.htm. 15 June 2011 . live.