Georgi Dakov
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Georgi Dakov (21 October 1967 - 29 July 1996) was a Bulgarian high jumper, who was actually born in Russia.
His personal best jump was 2.36 metres, achieved in August 1990 in Brussel. This is the current Bulgarian record. [1] Georgi Dakov died in a car crash on 29 July 1996.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | European Junior Championships | Cottbus, East Germany | 3rd | |
| 1988 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 6th | |
| 1989 | European Indoor Championships | The Hague, Netherlands | 9th | |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 3rd | |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 11th | |
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 6th |
He is a five-time national champion for Bulgaria.
[edit] References
- IAAF profile for Georgi Dakov
- ^ All time best Balkan athletes - The Athletics Site
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