Kolyo Neshev (Bulgarian: Кольо Нешев; born May 30, 1982, in Kazanlak) is a Bulgarian javelin thrower.[1] 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.[2]

Kolyo Neshev
Personal information
Nationality Bulgaria
Born (1982-05-30) 30 May 1982 (age 42)
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubPavel Pavlov Vratsa (BUL)

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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kolyo Neshev". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Men's Javelin Throw". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Кольо Нешев с 16-та национална титла на копие" [Nikola Neshev, a 16th national title record] (in Bulgarian). Livesport Bulgaria. 4 March 2012. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
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