Georgy Nikolov Murkov

Born on 05.04.1946 in the village of Gorno Varshilo, Pazardzhik region.

Winner of the titles of the three biggest competitions - Olympic champion from "Munich '72", world champion from "Sofia '71" and European champion from "Katowice '72".

At the European Championships in Jonkoping (Sweden) in 1984, he neutralized a terrorist who had entered the hall with a weapon during the wrestling matches. For his act, he later received an award from UNESCO.

achievements

Tournament

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Olympic Games

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Year

Place

Ranking

Style

Age

Category

Year

1972

Place

Munich, Germany

Ranking

Style

Greco-Roman

Age

Senior

Category

62 kg

World Championships

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Year

Place

Ranking

Style

Age

Category

Year

1971

Place

Sofia, Bulgaria

Ranking

Style

Greco-Roman

Age

Senior

Category

62 kg

Year

1970

Place

Edmonton, Canada

Ranking

Style

Greco-Roman

Age

Senior

Category

62 kg

European Championships

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Year

Place

Ranking

Style

Age

Category

Year

1974

Place

Madrid, Spain

Ranking

Style

Greco-Roman

Age

Senior

Category

62 kg

Year

1972

Place

Katowice, Poland

Ranking

Style

Greco-Roman

Age

Senior

Category

62 kg

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