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Binko Kolev

Binko Kolev

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Birth dateJul 28, 1958
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Binko Kolev is a Bulgaria middle-distance runner, born on July 28, 1958. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:46.3h in the 800m, 1:47.8h in the 800m-short-track, 2:25.05 in the 1000m and 2:25.05 in the 1000m-short-track. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.8h
1986 season best
2:25.05
Feb 1, 1986
1986 season best
Record
National record · 800 m 1:46.3h
National record
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.8h, 1986 season best 2:25.05 (Feb 1, 1986) · National record (800 m) · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
1000m-short-track
2:25.05-Feb 1, 1986--
1984
800m
1:47.40-Jul 11, 1984
↑
-
1983
800m
1:47.49-Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
800m-short-track
1:50.26-Mar 5, 1983
↓
European Indoor Championships
1981
800m
1:47.20-Sep 3, 1981
↑
-
1981
800m-short-track
1:51.55-Feb 21, 1981
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1980
800m
1:47.2h-Jun 13, 1980
↑
-
1980
800m-short-track
1:50.8h-Mar 1, 1980
↓
European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
1979
800m
1:46.3h-Jul 12, 1979
↑
-
1979
800m-short-track
1:47.8h-Feb 25, 1979
↓
European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
1977
800m
1:54.4h-Aug 19, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m-short-track
2:25.05-Feb 1Dobrich (i)

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.40-Jul 11Athina
800m
1:47.82-Jun 17Sofia
800m
1:48.21-Jun 10Sochi Znamenskiy Memorial, Sochi
800m
1:47.60-Jun 9Sochi Znamenskiy Memorial, Sochi

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.61-Aug 21European Cup Final B, Praha
800m
1:50.23-Aug 8IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:50.23-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:47.49-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:47.67-Jul 24Sofia
800m-short-track
1:51.94-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.26-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.40-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:51.89-Feb 27Budapest (i)

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.20-Sep 3Budapest
800m-short-track
1:51.55-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

1980

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.27-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
800m
1:48.65-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
800m
1:47.2HT-Jun 13Sofia Balkan Games, Sofia
800m-short-track
1:50.8HT-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.8HT-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1979

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.3HT-Jul 12Celje
800m-short-track
1:47.8HT-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.4HT-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.8HT-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:54.4HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
800m
1:54.4HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

Honours

5

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1983
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European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Binko Kolev's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Binko Kolev's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.8h, set on Feb 25, 1979 in Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (AUT) (i).

Which events does Binko Kolev compete in?

Binko Kolev competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Binko Kolev perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 2:25.05, set on Feb 1, 1986.