Atanas Tarev
- Born
- Jan 31, 1958 (68 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bolyartsi, Bulgaria
- Events
- Pole Vault
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 75 kg
Atanas Kirilov Tarev (Bulgarian: Атанас Кирилов Търев; born 31 January 1958 in Plovdiv Province) is a retired pole vaulter from Bulgaria.
He won a bronze medal at the inaugural World Championships in 1983, and won the European Indoor Championships in 1986.
Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.
Personal best · Pole Vault5.80
1989 season best5.60Aug 17, 1989 · Bisceglie
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
As of Oct 28, 2026: Pole Vault 5.80 (#159 all-time), 1989 season best 5.60 (Aug 17, 1989, Bisceglie (ITA)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 68 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | PV | 5.60 | – | Aug 17, 1989 | Bisceglie (ITA) |
| 1988 | PV | 5.71 | – | Jun 22, 1988 | Bern (SUI) |
| 1987 | PV | 5.70 | – | Mar 14, 1987 | – |
| 1987 | PV Indoor | 5.70 | – | Mar 8, 1987 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 1986 | PV | 5.80 | – | Sep 2, 1986 | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1985 | PV | 5.75 | – | Jul 27, 1985 | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1984 | PV | 5.72 | – | Jun 2, 1984 | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1983 | PV | 5.65 | – | Aug 2, 1983 | Sofia (BUL) |