Dimitar Karov
Personal information
Full nameDimitar Lyukov Karov
NationalityBulgarian
Born (1943-11-27) 27 November 1943
Sofia, Bulgaria
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Number8
Career
Teams
VC CSKA Sofia
National team
1963-1978 Bulgaria
Honours
Men’s Volleyball
Representing  Bulgaria
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 1970 Bulgaria Team

Dimitar Karov (Bulgarian: Димитър Каров; born 27 November 1943) is a Bulgarian former volleyball player. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics, the 1968 Summer Olympics, and the 1972 Summer Olympics as a setter.[1][2] He helped Bulgaria win the silver medal at the 1970 FIVB World Championship.[3]

Despite his relatively short stature, Karov was able to compete at the highest levels due in part to his 41-inch (105 cm) vertical jump.[2]

Karov won the prestigious CEV Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dimitar Karov Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 Todorov, Nayden (5 November 2019). "The legendary Bulgarian Dimitar Karov - 173 cm tall, bouncing 105 cm". European Volleyball Confederation. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Dimitar Karov". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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