Ivo Balabanov
- Born
- Feb 21, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase
Ivo Balabanov is a Bulgaria sprinter, born on February 21, 1997. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 51.24 in the 400m, 1:54.08 in the 800m, 3:45.4h in the 1500m, 8:09.11 in the 3000m and 7:57.83 in the 3000m. He has earned 12 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:23.21
2025 season best8:11.79Jul 27, 2025 · Panthessaliko Stadium, Volos
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:39.55
Last competitionBalkan Athletics Cross Country Championships, Baile Felix - XC 8.0kmNov 8, 2025 · DNF
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:23.21, 3000 m steeplechase 8:39.55, 2025 season best 8:11.79 (Jul 27, 2025, Panthessaliko Stadium, Volos (GRE)) · Last competition: Balkan Athletics Cross Country Championships, Baile Felix - XC 8.0km, Nov 8, 2025, DNF · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorMA 20237:57.831,092 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:11.79 | – | Jul 27, 2025 | Balkan Championships |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:46.54 | – | Jun 14, 2025 | Track Night Vienna |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 14:46 | – | Mar 23, 2025 | Bulgarian Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | 10000m | 29:15.81 | – | May 24, 2025 | European 10,000m Cup |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 31:15 | – | Oct 25, 2025 | Bulgarian Cross Country Championships, Pirdop - XC 10.0km |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:50.76 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Bulgarian Indoor Championships, Asics Arena, Sofia (i) |
| 2024 | 1500m Indoor | 3:50.76 | – | Feb 17, 2024 | Bulgarian Indoor Championships, Asics Arena, Sofia (i) |
| 2024 | 2000Metres | 5:50.39 | – | May 16, 2024 | 25 International Meeting "New Stars" |