Maria Grozdeva

Bulgarian sport shooter Maria GrozdevaGrozdeva in 2014Personal informationFull nameMaria Zdravkova GrozdevaBorn23 June 1972 (1972-06-23) (age 54)Sofia, Bulgaria Medal record Women's shooting Representing Bulgaria Olympic Games 2000 Sydney 25 m pistol 2004 Athens 25 m pistol 1992 Barcelona 10 m air pistol 1996 Atlanta 10 m air pistol 2004 Athens 10 m air pistol Maria Zdravkova Grozdeva-Grigorova (Bulgarian: Мария Здравкова Гроздева-Григорова; born on 23 June 1972) is a Bulgarian retired sport shooter, who competed in 25 metre pistol and 10 metre air pistol. She is the only woman to have successfully defended the 25 metre pistol title at the Olympic Games. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Women's 25 metre pistol, and Women's 10 metre air pistol. Apart from her five Olympic medals including two gold medals, Grozdeva also has been successful at CISM World Championships and ISSF World Cups. She is also the current holder of the final world record in 25 metre pistol. She was named the 2004 Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year. She was also named the 2004 BTA Best Balkan Athlete of the Year. Life Grozdeva was born on 23 June 1972 in Sofia. She bega