BulgariaBiography
Olympic champion and former world record holder in shot put. She enjoyed long and successful career in shot put. Won first international title at age of 22. Khristova secured an Olympic medal in Munich to having bronze, but reached her ultimate goal in Montreal 1976. Travelling Canada with a fresh world record (21.87), Bulgarian putter defeated Soviet Chizhova in final by 20 cm. Broke 36 times national records during her career. Won 10 Balkan titles, most shot put gold in the event history.
She retired from athletics shortly after the Olympics.
PERSONAL BEST:
Shot put: 21.89 (Belmeken 1976)
Discus throw: 44.60 (Sofia 1961)
TRIVIA
♦ Awarded honorary citizenship for city of Kyustendil (1972)
♦ Honoured Master of Sport award. (1968)