Khristo Markov

Khristo Ganchev Markov (Bulgarian: Христо Ганчев Мaрков; born 27 January 1965, in Dimitrovgrad) is a former triple jumper from Bulgaria, best known for becoming Olympic champion in 1988. He also won the European and world championships. Markov was also the coach of compatriot Tereza Marinova (between 1997 and 2008), who won gold in the same discipline at the 2000 Olympics.^[1]

Khristo Markov

Personal information
Full name	Khristo Ganchev Markov
Born	27 January 1965 (1965-01-27) (age 60) Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria
Medal record Men's athletics Representing Bulgaria Olympic Games 1988 Seoul Triple jump World Championships 1987 Rome Triple jump World Indoor Championships 1985 Paris Triple jump European Championships 1986 Stuttgart Triple jump 1990 Split Triple jump European Indoor Championships 1985 Athens Triple jump 1987 Lievin Triple jump

Personal bests

• Triple jump - 17.92 (1987)
• Long jump - 8.23
• Pole vault - 5.40 (1994)