About Mikhail Zhelev
Lived 1943 – 2021 (aged 77). Mikhail Zhelev was a Bulgarian athletics competitor.
Mikhail Zhelev (; 15 July 1943 – 5 January 2021) was a Bulgarian athlete, known primarily for running the steeplechase. He competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, finishing 6th and in the 1972 Summer Olympics, finishing 12th. He set his personal record of 8:25.0 while winning the race at the 1969 European Athletics Championships.
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Who was Mikhail Zhelev?
Bulgarian athlete (1943–2021)
When was Mikhail Zhelev born?
Mikhail Zhelev was born on 15 July 1943 in Sliven.
When did Mikhail Zhelev die?
Mikhail Zhelev died on 5 January 2021 in Sliven.
What was Mikhail Zhelev's occupation?
Mikhail Zhelev was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Mikhail Zhelev?
Mikhail Zhelev was Bulgarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mikhail Zhelev. https://biography.guide/mikhail-zhelev/
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