Stefan Stoykov (rowing)

Stefan Stoykov (Bulgarian: Стефан Стойков; born 7 October 1953) is a Bulgarian rowing coxswain.

Stefan Stoykov
Personal information
NationalityBulgarian
Born (1953-10-07) 7 October 1953 (age 71)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Bulgaria
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1977 Amsterdam Coxed pair

Stoykov's first international appearance was at the 1977 World Rowing Championships where he coxed the Bulgarian pair to win the world championship. Subsequent world championship appearances in 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1985 had sixth place as the best result.[1]

Stoykov competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the coxed pair and they came fifth.[2] At the 1989 World Rowing Championships he coxed the men's eight to sixth place.[1] At the 1991 World Rowing Championships, his coxed pair came second in the C-final.[3]

His final international appearance was at the 1992 Summer Olympics where he came 15th in the coxed pair.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stefan Stoikov". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stefan Stoykov Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Stefan Stoykov". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 30 September 2018.