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Ivan Tanev

Ivan Tanev

BULBULMen
Birth dateMay 1, 1957
BirthplaceSofia, Bulgaria
Height1.90 m
Weight112 kg

Ivan Krastev Tanev (Bulgarian: Иван Кръстев Танев; born May 1, 1957, in Sofia) is a former hammer thrower from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 He set his personal best (82. He set his personal best (82 08 metres) in 1988.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
82.08
#40 all-time
1992 season best
78.38
May 23, 1992 · Sofia (BUL)
1992 season best
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Hammer Throw 82.08 (#40 all-time), 1992 season best 78.38 (May 23, 1992, Sofia (BUL)) · 69 years old

PB

Personal bests

82.08
#40 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
HT
78.38-May 23, 1992
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1991
HT
77.80-Aug 10, 1991
↓
Plovdiv (BUL)
1990
HT
80.28-Aug 18, 1990
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1989
HT
75.90-Jun 22, 1989
↓
Schwechat (AUT)
1988
HT
82.08-Sep 3, 1988
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1987
HT
79.32-Aug 9, 1987
↓
Drama (GRE)
1986
HT
79.70-May 24, 1986
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1985
HT
77.40-Jun 25, 1985
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1984
HT
76.50-Jul 4, 1984
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1983
HT
72.14-Jun 4, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1979
HT
69.82-Jul 28, 1979
↓
Sofia (BUL)

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.62-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
HT
78.38-May 23Sofia

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.52-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
HT
77.80-Aug 10Plovdiv

1990

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
75.36-Sep 5Schwechat
HT
76.28-Aug 31Split European Championships
HT
74.48-Aug 30Split European Championships
HT
74.48-Aug 27Split European Championships
HT
76.28-Aug 27Split European Championships
HT
80.28-Aug 18Sofia
HT
74.16-Jul 6Edinburgh
HT
74.86-Jun 20Bratislava
HT
75.48-Jun 10Moskva Znam, Moskva
HT
79.62-Jun 2Sofia

1989

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
73.66-Aug 12Berlin
HT
72.80-Aug 8Budapest Hungalu Grand Prix, Budapest
HT
74.72-Jul 22Sofia
HT
75.90-Jun 22Schwechat
HT
74.74-Jun 3Sofia
HT
72.72-May 28Spoleto
HT
74.26-May 20Sofia
HT
73.54-May 12Sofia

1988

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
76.08-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HT
76.84-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HT
82.08-Sep 3Sofia
HT
79.14-Sep 2Sofia
HT
79.50-Aug 27Sofia
HT
80.70-Aug 20Sofia
HT
80.02-Aug 12Sofia
HT
76.76-Jul 17Ankara Balkan Games, Ankara
HT
75.88-Jul 3Praha
HT
74.80-Jun 29Berlin
HT
77.12-Jun 26Sofia
HT
78.36-Jun 15Schwechat
HT
80.46-Jun 11-
HT
80.46-Jun 11Sofia Nar, Sofia

1987

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
76.00-Sep 1IAAF World Championships
HT
76.50-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
HT
76.00-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HT
76.50-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HT
79.28-Aug 15Sofia
HT
79.32-Aug 9Drama
HT
77.82-Aug 1Stara Zagora
HT
75.60-Jun 27Pleven
HT
73.32-Jun 24Schwechat
HT
77.50-May 23Sofia
HT
76.66-May 16Sofia

1986

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
76.10-Sep 10Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
HT
75.02-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
HT
75.02-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
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Honours

6

Split European Championships

Hammer Throw

1990
6

Split European Championships

Hammer Throw

1990
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Ankara Balkan Games

Hammer Throw

1988
8

The XXIV Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ivan Tanev's Hammer Throw personal best?

Ivan Tanev's Hammer Throw personal best is 82.08, set on Sep 3, 1988 in Sofia (BUL), #40 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ivan Tanev compete in?

Ivan Tanev competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Ivan Tanev perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 78.38, set on May 23, 1992 in Sofia (BUL).