Maria Zdravkova

Maria Zdravkova (Bulgarian: Мария Здравкова, born 30 July 1998) is a Bulgarian biathlete.^[1] She competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics.^[2]

Maria Zdravkova

Maria Zdravkova (2023)
Personal information
Nationality	Bulgaria
Born	(1998-07-30) 30 July 1998 (age 25) Berkovitsa, Bulgaria
Sport
Sport	Biathlon
Club	Ambarica Troyan

Career

Zdravkova started biathlon in 2010. She debuted at the IBU Cup in 2016 before debuting at the Biathlon World Cup in 2019. She was named as the female flag bearer for Bulgaria at the 2022 Winter Olympics.^[3] She competed in multiple biathlon events at the 2022 Winter Olympics. She was part of the Bulgarian team in the mixed relay, placing 19th out of 20 teams.^[4] She placed 50th in the individual event,^[5] 78th in the sprint, and 18th with the Bulgarian team in the women's relay.^[6]

References

1. "International Biathlon Union - Athlete profile for Maria ZDRAVKOVA". International Biathlon Union - IBU.
2. "Maria ZDRAVKOVA Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". International Olympic Committee.
3. Rill, Jake. "Olympic Opening Ceremonies 2022: Expected Performers, Flag-Bearers and Athletes". Bleacher Report.
4. "Saturday's Biathlon Results". WTOP News. February 5, 2022.
5. "Monday's Biathlon Results". WTOP News. February 7, 2022.
6. "Wednesday's Biathlon Results". Federal News Network. February 16, 2022.