Mikhail Zhelev
- Born
- Jul 15, 1943 (83 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m
Mikhail Zhelev is a Bulgaria long-distance runner, born on July 15, 1943. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.
His personal bests include 8:09.06 in the 3000m, 13:42.6h in the 5000m, 8:25.0h in the 3000mSt and 8:09.06 in the 3000m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:25.0h
1973 season best8:09.06Mar 10, 1973
Personal best · 5000 m13:42.6h
Last competitionEuropean Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)Mar 11, 1973 · 8:09.06
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:25.0h, 5000 m 13:42.6h, 1973 season best 8:09.06 (Mar 10, 1973) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i), Mar 11, 1973, 8:09.06 · 83 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:09.06 | – | Mar 10, 1973 | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
| 1972 | 3000mSt | 8:25.4h | – | Jul 3, 1972 | – |
| 1972 | 5000m | 13:42.6h | – | Jun 14, 1972 | Berlin (GER) |
| 1971 | 3000mSt | 8:50.64 | – | Aug 13, 1971 | Helsinki European Championships |
| 1969 | 3000mSt | 8:25.0h | – | Sep 20, 1969 | Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina |
| 1968 | 3000mSt | 8:58.41 | – | Oct 16, 1968 | – |
| 1967 | 3000mSt | 8:37.8h | – | Jul 23, 1967 | – |
| 1966 | 3000mSt | 8:52.0h | – | Sep 1, 1966 | Budapest European Championships |