Mariya Dimitrova Petkova (Bulgarian: Мария Димитрова Петкова, née Vergova (Вергова); born 3 November 1950 in Plovdiv) is a retired Bulgarian discus thrower. In 1976 she won an Olympic silver medal behind Evelin Schlaak, a standing that would repeat itself in 1980. This year she also achieved a personal best throw of 71.80 metres. In 1982 she won a European Championship silver medal behind countrywoman Tsvetanka Khristova, who is twelve years younger. One year later Petkova won the bronze medal at the first World Championships in Athletics.
Personal information | |
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Native name | Мария Димитрова Леткова |
Birth name | Mariya Dimitrova Vergova |
Full name | Mariya Dimitrova Petkova |
Born | 3 November 1950 73) Plovdiv, Bulgaria | (age
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Discus throw |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best | 71.80 m (1980) |
Medal record |
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing ![]() | ||||
1975 | World Student Games | Rome, Italy | 1st | 65.28 m |
1976 | Summer Olympics | Montreal, Canada | 2nd | 67.30 m |
1977 | World Student Games | Sofia, Bulgaria | 1st | 66.34 m |
1980 | Summer Olympics | Moscow, USSR | 2nd | 67.90 m |
1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 2nd | 67.94 m |
1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | 66.44 m |
In 1974 Mariya Petkova bench pressed 210 kg without the use of supportive gear of any kind. This is more than any other woman in history.[citation needed]
External links
- Mariya Vergova-Petkova at World Athletics
- Mariya Vergova-Petkova at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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