Nikolaj Pešalov (Bulgarian: Николай Славеев Пешалов, romanized:Nikolay Slaveev Peshalov; born on May 30, 1970) is a Bulgarian-born Croatian Olympic[1] and World former champion in weightlifting.
Bulgarian-born Croatian weightlifter
In this Bulgarian name, the patronymic is Slaveevand the family name is Peshalov.
During his long and successful career, Pešalov was World champion eight times in various categories and disciplines, and broke several world records. His Olympic medals are split between Bulgaria (1992 and 1996) and Croatia (2000 and 2004). In 2000 he was granted Croatian citizenship, and he now holds besides Bulgarian, a Croatian passport. He resides in both Sofia and Split.
Further achievements
Senior world champion (1990, 1993, 1994);
Silver medalist in Senior World Championships (1989 and 1998);
Bronze medalist in Senior World Championships (1995);
Senior European champion (1991–1995, 1997, 2000, 2001);
Silver medalist in Senior European Championships (1989, 1990, 2004);
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