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Velko Velev

Velko Velev

BULBULMen
Birth dateJan 4, 1948
BirthplaceSofia, Bulgaria
Height1.89 m
Weight118 kg

Velko Velev (Bulgarian: Велко Велев, born 4 January 1948) is a Bulgarian athlete He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.

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
Discus Throw
67.82
#102 all-time
1986 season best
62.14
Aug 3, 1986 · Sofia (BUL)
1986 season best
Record
National record · Discus Throw 67.82
National record
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 67.82 (#102 all-time), 1986 season best 62.14 (Aug 3, 1986, Sofia (BUL)) · National record (Discus Throw) · 78 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
DT
62.14-Aug 3, 1986
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Sofia (BUL)
1985
DT
63.00-Aug 4, 1985
↓
Stara Zagora (BUL)
1984
DT
65.70-Jul 29, 1984
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1983
DT
63.66-Jul 23, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1982
DT
63.70-Jul 3, 1982
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1980
DT
65.88-Jul 13, 1980
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1979
DT
67.26-Jun 21, 1979
↓
Athina (GRE)
1978
DT
67.82-Aug 13, 1978
↓
Riga (LAT)
1977
DT
65.14-Jun 11, 1977
↓
Bratislava (TCH)
1974
DT
63.78-Aug 12, 1974
↓
Varna (BUL)
1973
DT
62.22-Aug 26, 1973
↓
Athina (GRE)
1972
DT
60.28-Jul 30, 1972
↓
Sofia (BUL)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.14-Aug 3Sofia

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.00-Aug 4Stara Zagora Balkan Games, Stara Zagora

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.26-Aug 8Sofia
DT
65.70-Jul 29Sofia
DT
61.76-Jul 11Athina
DT
65.54-Jun 16Sofia

1983

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.62-Aug 2Sofia
DT
63.66-Jul 23Sofia
DT
61.58-Jul 9Łódź
DT
60.96-Jun 4Sofia

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.70-Jul 3Sofia
DT
62.36-Jun 26Budapest

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.04-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
DT
61.30-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
DT
65.88-Jul 13Sofia

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.50-Aug 12Athina Balkan Games, Athina
DT
66.98-Jul 29Sofia
DT
64.80-Jul 14Sofia
DT
61.06-Jul 1European Cup Semi Final, Malmö
DT
67.26-Jun 21Athina

1978

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.56-Sep 9Bydgoszcz
DT
62.96-Sep 6Nitra
DT
64.56-Sep 3Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
DT
59.62-Sep 2Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
DT
59.62-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
DT
64.56-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
DT
65.96-Aug 20Sofia
DT
67.82-Aug 13-
DT
67.82-Aug 13Riga
DT
63.98-Jul 16Sofia NC, Sofia
DT
64.30-Jun 28Athina
DT
62.46-Jun 14Berlin
DT
62.32-Jun 12Budapest
DT
62.50-Jun 10Bratislava
DT
62.88-Jun 7Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
DT
63.08-Jun 4Sofia
DT
61.68-May 28Sofia
DT
61.50-May 14Sofia

1977

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
64.78-Sep 13La Habana
DT
61.26-Jul 17European Cup Semi Final, Warszawa
DT
63.80-Jul 1Sofia NC, Sofia
DT
62.68-Jun 24Sofia
DT
63.00-Jun 21Praha
DT
62.34-Jun 18Halle GDR-SWE-NOR-BUL, Halle
DT
65.14-Jun 11Bratislava
DT
64.06-Jun 8Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
DT
62.12-May 28Sofia
DT
62.82-May 21Sofia

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.00-Sep 4Roma European Championships
DT
59.72-Sep 3Roma European Championships
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Honours

🥇

Stara Zagora Balkan Games

Discus Throw

1985
8

The XXII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1980
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Athina Balkan Games

Discus Throw

1979
4

Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
4

Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
5

Roma European Championships

Discus Throw

1974
5

Roma European Championships

Discus Throw

1974
🥇

Athina Balkan Games

Discus Throw

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Velko Velev's Discus Throw personal best?

Velko Velev's Discus Throw personal best is 67.82, set on Aug 13, 1978 in Riga (LAT), #102 on the all-time list.

Which events does Velko Velev compete in?

Velko Velev competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Velko Velev perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 62.14, set on Aug 3, 1986 in Sofia (BUL).