About Georgi Markov
Born 1946. Georgi Markov is a Bulgarian amateur wrestler, politician and businessperson.
Georgi Markov (, born April 5, 1946) is a Bulgarian retired Greco-Roman wrestler. He was born in 1946, in Gorno Vyrshilo, Pazardzhik province.
Markov was a European Champion and a World Champion, but is probably best-known for winning an Olympic gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
At the 1984 European Championships, in Jönköping, Markov disabled an intruder with a gun who attempted to disrupt the games.
He was awarded the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Georgi Markov?
Olympic wrestler
When was Georgi Markov born?
Georgi Markov was born on 5 April 1946 in Gorno varshilo.
What is Georgi Markov's occupation?
Georgi Markov is an amateur wrestler, politician and businessperson.
What nationality is Georgi Markov?
Georgi Markov is Bulgarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Georgi Markov (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georgi Markov. https://biography.guide/georgi-markov-amateur-wrestler/
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