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Kolio Neshev

Kolio Neshev

BULBULMen
Birth dateMay 30, 1982
BirthplaceKazanlak, Bulgaria
Height1.87 m
Weight90 kg

Kolyo Neshev (Bulgarian: Кольо Нешев; born May 30, 1982, in Kazanlak) is a Bulgarian javelin thrower.

He represented Bulgaria at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and competed in the men's javelin throw.

Neshev threw the javelin, with a possible best mark and distance of 66.00 metres, finishing only in thirty-sixth place. Neshev is also a sixteenth-time national record holder in the javelin throw, with a highest possible achievement of 63.32 metres, having won a gold medal at the 2012 European Winter Throwing Championships in Sofia.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
82.55
#251 all-time
2018 season best
61.69
Feb 24, 2018 · Balchik (BUL)
2018 season best
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Javelin Throw 82.55 (#251 all-time), 2018 season best 61.69 (Feb 24, 2018, Balchik (BUL)) · 44 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
SP
14.05-Feb 3, 2018-Bulgarian Indoor Championships
2018
JT
61.69-Feb 24, 2018
↑
Balchik (BUL)
2017
JT
63.60-Jun 4, 2017
↑
Veliko Tarnovo (BUL)
2016
JT
66.30-Jun 9, 2016
↑
Stara Zagora (BUL)
2013
JT
67.06-Jun 16, 2013
↑
Pravets (BUL)
2012
JT
69.79-May 24, 2012
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2011
JT
72.96-Mar 9, 2011
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2010
JT
67.10-Jun 13, 2010
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2009
JT
75.11-Jun 1, 2009
↑
Chania (GRE)
2008
JT
75.73-May 17, 2008
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2007
JT
82.55-Mar 25, 2007
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2006
JT
72.21-Mar 25, 2006
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2005
JT
68.30-Jun 8, 2005
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2004
JT
71.12-May 22, 2004
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2003
JT
69.78-Jul 5, 2003
↑
Plovdiv (BUL)
2002
JT
64.87-Jun 9, 2002
↑
Sofia (BUL)
2001
JT
66.30-Jun 24, 2001
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Budapest (HUN)

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
61.69-Feb 24Balchik Bulgarian Winter Throwing Championships, Balchik
SP
14.05-Feb 3Bulgarian Indoor Championships

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
61.12-Jul 1Stara Zagora Int. Meeting "Samarsko Zname", Stara Zagora
JT
63.60-Jun 4Bulgarian Championships, Veliko Tarnovo

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
66.30-Jun 9Stara Zagora Int. Meeting "Samarsko Zname", Stara Zagora

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
65.29-Jul 20Plovdiv Memorial Vulpev-Bakchevanov, Plovdiv
JT
62.98-Jun 23European Athletics Team Championships First League, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
JT
67.06-Jun 16Bulgarian Championships, Pravets

2012

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.67-Jul 7Rostock Regional Championships, Rostock
JT
65.04-Jun 23Plovdiv International Meeting "Vulpev-Bahchevanov", Plovdiv
JT
67.30-Jun 16Bulgarian Championships, Sliven
JT
68.22-Jun 14Sliven
JT
67.06-Jun 9Sofia International Athletics Meeting, Sofia
JT
68.88-Jun 3Sofia - Invitational Events
JT
69.79-May 24Sofia New Stars International Meeting, Sofia
JT
63.32-Mar 4Sofia Throwing Meeting, Sofia

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
72.13-Jun 19European Athletics Team Championships Second League, Novi Sad
JT
70.65-Jun 12Bulgarian Championships, Sliven
JT
72.90-May 26Sofia International Meeting New Stars, Sofia
JT
72.96-Mar 9Sofia Bulgarian Winter Throwing Championships, Sofia

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.10-Jun 13Bulgarian Championships, Sofia

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
70.98-Jul 6Patra Tófalia, Patra
JT
72.93-Jun 27Sofia International Athletics Meeting Pavel Pavlov, Sofia
JT
73.38-Jun 21European Athletics Team Championships Second League, Štadión SNP, Banská Bystrica
JT
74.04-Jun 14Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
JT
70.59-Jun 11Sofia CISM World Military Championships, Sofia
JT
75.11-Jun 1Chania Venizelia, Chania
JT
74.69-May 30Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
JT
74.51-May 27Sofia New Stars International, Sofia

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
66.00-Aug 21The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT
66.00-Aug 19The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT
69.02-Jun 30Sofia Pavel Pavlov Int. Meeting, Sofia
JT
71.16-Jun 22European Cup 2nd League Group A, Tallinn
JT
73.43-Jun 15Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
JT
75.64-Jun 4Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata
JT
75.73-May 17Sofia New Stars International Meeting, Sofia

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
70.12-Jun 24European Cup First League Gr. B, Milano
JT
74.32-Jun 17Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
JT
82.55-Mar 25Sofia Bulgarian Winter Throwing Championships, Sofia

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.41-Jun 18European Cup Second League Gr. B, Novi Sad
JT
64.76-Jun 11Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
JT
72.21-Mar 25Sofia Bulgarian Winter Throwing Championships, Sofia

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
63.01-Aug 15Izmir Universiade, Izmir
JT
67.47-Jun 19European Cup 2nd League Group B, Istanbul
JT
68.30-Jun 8Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
JT
65.64-May 20Sofia Bulgarian Club Championships, Sofia
JT
65.16-May 18Sofia Novi Zvezdi Int. Meeting, Sofia
JT
66.52-Mar 27Sofia Bulgarian Winter Throwing Championships, Sofia

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
65.98-Jun 6Bulgarian Championships, Sofia
JT
69.82-May 30Sofia Bulgarian U23 Championships, Sofia
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Honours

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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2013
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
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European Athletics Team Championships Second League

Javelin Throw

2009
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2008
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2006
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
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Bulgarian Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kolio Neshev's Javelin Throw personal best?

Kolio Neshev's Javelin Throw personal best is 82.55, set on Mar 25, 2007 in Sofia (BUL), #251 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kolio Neshev compete in?

Kolio Neshev competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Kolio Neshev perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 61.69, set on Feb 24, 2018 in Balchik (BUL).