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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