Martin Balabanov
BulgariaActive- Born
- Apr 27, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 Metres Short Track
Martin Balabanov is a Bulgaria sprinter, born on April 27, 2002. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 50.58 in the 400m, 1:48.41 in the 800m, 3:49.08 in the 1500m, 9:01.13 in the 3000m and 3:50.52 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.
Personal best · 800 m1:48.41
2026 season best1:48.87Jun 20, 2026 · LAZ Wien, Wien
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track4:01.84
Last competitionWorld Athletics Road Running ChampionshipsSep 19, 2026 · 4:15.26
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:48.41, 1500 Metres Short Track 4:01.84, 2026 season best 1:48.87 (Jun 20, 2026, LAZ Wien, Wien (AUT)) · Last competition: World Athletics Road Running Championships, Sep 19, 2026, 4:15.26 · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:48.87 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | Track Night Vienna |
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:51.62 | – | Jun 27, 2026 | Bulgarian U20 Championships |
| 2026 | MileRoad | 4:15.26 | – | Sep 19, 2026 | World Athletics Road Running Championships |
| 2025 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 50.58 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | International meeting Akademik, Festivalna, Sofia (i) |
| 2025 | 400m Indoor | 50.58 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | International meeting Akademik, Festivalna, Sofia (i) |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:49.07 | – | May 25, 2025 | Papaflessia 2025, Ethnikou Stadiou, Kalamata |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:50.48 | – | Feb 23, 2025 | Bulgarian Indoor Championships, Asics Arena, Sofia (i) |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:49.08 | – | Jul 26, 2025 | Balkan Championships |