Plamen Paskalev
Plamen Paskalev (Bulgarian: Пламен Паскалев) (born July 23, 1975) is a double Olympian who competed in Freestyle Wrestling for Bulgaria in the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1][2] He also represented Bulgaria at the Wrestling World Championships in 1994 and 1997–1999.[citation needed]
Paskalev placed 4th in the 96 Olympics, after losing the bronze medal match. He finished 16th in 2000.[1][2] His highest placing in the world championships was 7th in 1999.[citation needed]
Paskalev wrestled collegiately at University of Central Missouri. He was a 3x All-American, placing 4th (285 lbs. in 2003), 3rd (197 lbs. in 2005) and was an undefeated (18-0) NCAA Div II National Champion at 197 lbs. in 2006. He is member of the UCM Athletic Hall of Fame
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Plamen Paskalev Bio, Stats, and Results". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ a b "One on One with Plamen Paskalev". The Post and Courier. December 27, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Plamen Paskalev at the International Wrestling Database
- Plamen Paskalev at Olympedia
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