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Nikolay Antonov
Nikolay Antonov ( bg, Николай Антонов, born 17 August 1968 in Razgrad) is a retired Bulgarian athlete. He started as a 200 metres sprinter, and won the 1991 World Indoor Championships and 1992 European Athletics Indoor Championships. In 1993 he switched to long jump. His personal best time was 20.20 seconds, achieved at the 1991 World Championships earned him the title "the fastest white man on the planet". It is also the Bulgarian record. Antonov defeated Carl Lewis in the 200 metres in March 1992 at an indoor meet in San Sebastian, Spain. He was timed in 20.51, Lewis in 20.75. His personal best long jump was 8.21 metres, achieved in July 1994 in Plovdiv. This ranks him fifth among Bulgarian long jumpers, behind Ivaylo Mladenov, Atanas Atanasov, Nikolay Atanasov and Petar Dachev.All time best Balkan athletes, men [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razgrad
Razgrad ( bg, Разград ) is a city in Northeastern Bulgaria in the valley of the Beli Lom river that falls within the historical and geographical region of Ludogorie (Deliorman). It is an administrative center of Razgrad Province. Etymology The suffix "grad" means city in Bulgarian, while the origin and the meaning of the first part "raz" is obscure. During the Second Bulgarian Empire, around the present city there was a settlement, mentioned by the names of ''Hrasgrad'', ''Hrazgrad'' and ''Hrizgrad. These names come from the name of the Bulgar and Slavic god Hors. History Razgrad was built upon the ruins of the Ancient Roman town of Abritus on the banks of the Beli Lom river. Abritus was built on a Thracian settlement of the 4th-5th century BC of unknown name. Several bronze coins of the Thracian king Seuthes III (330-300 BC) and pottery were found, as well as artifacts from other rulers and a sacrificial altar of Hercules. Some of Razgrad's landmarks include the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athens
Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθῆναι, Athênai (pl.) ) is both the capital and largest city of Greece. With a population close to four million, it is also the seventh largest city in the European Union. Athens dominates and is the capital of the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state. It was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and the home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. It is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political influence on the European continent—particularly Ancient Rome. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seville
Seville (; es, Sevilla, ) is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Seville has a municipal population of about 685,000 , and a metropolitan population of about 1.5 million, making it the largest city in Andalusia, the fourth-largest city in Spain and the 26th most populous municipality in the European Union. Its old town, with an area of , contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies. The Seville harbour, located about from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river port in Spain. The capital of Andalusia features hot temperatures in the summer, with daily maximums routinely above in July and August. Seville was founded as the Roman city of . Known as ''Ishbiliyah'' after the Islamic conquest in 711, Seville became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Split, Croatia
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1990 European Athletics Championships
The 15th European Athletics Championships were held from 26 August to 2 September 1990 in Split, Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia. The host stadium was Stadion Poljud. It was the last participation of East Germany (which was already scheduled to be merged with the Federal Republic), the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and SFR Yugoslavia. Men's results Complete results were published. Track 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , 1994 , 1998 , Field 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , 1994 , 1998 , †: In long jump, bronze medalist Borut Bilač from Yugoslavia was initially disqualified for a suspected infringement of IAAF doping rules, but was later cleared of the charges and reinstated. ‡: In shot put, Vyacheslav Lykho from the Soviet Union ranked initially 3rd (20.81m), but was disqualified for infringement of IAAF doping rules. Women's results Track 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , 1994 , 1998 , Field 1982 , 1986 , 1990 , 1994 , 1998 , Medal table Participation According to an unofficial count, 914 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 European Athletics Championships – Men's 200 Metres
These are the official results of the Men's 200 metres event at the 1990 European Championships in Split, Yugoslavia, held at Stadion Poljud on 29 and 30 August 1990. Medalists Results Final 30 August Wind: 0.0 m/s Semi-finals 30 August Semi-final 1 Wind: 0.5 m/s Semi-final 2 Wind: 0.0 m/s Heats 29 August Heat 1 Wind: 1.1 m/s Heat 2 Wind: 3.4 m/s Heat 3 Wind: 2.4 m/s Participation According to an unofficial count, 20 athletes from 14 countries participated in the event. * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (3) * (2) * (1) * (2) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (1) * (3) * (1) See also * 1988 Men's Olympic 200 metres (Seoul) * 1991 Men's World Championships 200 metres (Tokyo) * 1992 Men's Olympic 200 metres (Barcelona) References Results {{DEFAULTSORT:1990 European Athletics Championships - Men's 200 metres 200 __NOTOC__ Year 200 ( CC) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated population of 635,640. Straddling the border between historic Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is governed by Glasgow City Council. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and the third-highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. Glasgow's major cultural institutions – the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera – enjoy international reputations. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architecture, cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships
The 1990 European Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on 3 and 4 March 1990. It was the last time that the event had been held annually and not biennially as it is now, as well as the last time that it was held over only two days. It also marked the debut of the women's triple jump event. The medal table was topped by the Soviet Union, followed by West and East Germany. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Participating nations * (1) * (8) * (4) * (6) * (3) * (20) * (2) * (21) * (6) * (23) * (49) * (11) * (12) * (3) * (7) * (31) * (4) * (6) * (7) * (13) * (13) * (28) * (32) * (13) * (4) * (2) * (38) * (6) See also *1990 in athletics (track and field) External links Results - menat GBRathletics.com at GBRathletics.com EAA {{European athletics champs 1990 File:1990 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 1990 FIFA World Cup is played in Italy; The Human Genome Project is launched; Voyager I takes the famous Pale Blue Dot im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 European Athletics Indoor Championships – Men's 200 Metres
The men's 200 metres event at the 1988 European Athletics Indoor Championships was held on 5 and 6 March. (p. 516) Medalists Results Heats First 2 from each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.Semifinals First 3 from each semifinal qualified directly (Q) for the final.Final References {{DEFAULTSORT:1988 European Athletics Indoor Championships 200 metres at the European Athletics Indoor Championships |
Budapest
Budapest (, ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-largest city in the European Union by population within city limits and the second-largest city on the Danube river; the city has an estimated population of 1,752,286 over a land area of about . Budapest, which is both a city and county, forms the centre of the Budapest metropolitan area, which has an area of and a population of 3,303,786; it is a primate city, constituting 33% of the population of Hungary. The history of Budapest began when an early Celtic settlement transformed into the Roman town of Aquincum, the capital of Lower Pannonia. The Hungarians arrived in the territory in the late 9th century, but the area was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241–42. Re-established Buda became one of the centres of Renaissance humanist culture by the 15th century. The Battle of Mohács, in 1526, was followed by nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule. After the reconquest of Buda in 1686, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 European Athletics Indoor Championships
The 1988 European Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary on 5 and 6 March 1988. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Participating nations * (10) * (6) * (24) * (1) * (18) * (3) * (18) * (9) * (20) * (23) * (4) * (42) * (3) * (28) * (14) * (4) * (8) * (8) * (8) * (1) * (23) * (28) * (9) * (4) * (2) * (32) * (8) See also * 1988 in athletics (track and field) This article contains an overview of the year 1988 in athletics. International events * African Championships * Balkan Games * European Indoor Championships * Olympic Games * World Cross Country Championships * World Junior Championships Wor ... External links Results - menat GBRathletics.com at GBRathletics.com * {{European athletics champs European Athletics Indoor Championships European Indoor International athletics competitions hosted by Hungary 1988 in Hungarian sport March 1988 sports events in Europe 1980s in Budapest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 World Junior Championships In Athletics – Men's 4 × 100 Metres Relay
The men's 4x100 metres relay event at the 1986 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Athens, Greece, at Olympic Stadium on 19 and 20 July. Medalists Results Final 20 July Heats 19 July Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Participation According to an unofficial count, 93 athletes from 23 countries participated in the event. References {{DEFAULTSORT:1986 World Junior Championships in Athletics, Mens 4 x 100 metres relay 4 x 100 metres relay 4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. In mathematics Four is the smallest c ... Relays at the World Athletics U20 Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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