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Everything you want to know about Karlos Nasar – from his first training sessions in Cherven Bryag to world records and Olympic gold.
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About Karlos
Who is Karlos Nasar?
Karlos May Nasar is a Bulgarian weightlifter – Olympic champion from Paris 2024, three-time world champion and four-time European champion. He holds world records in several weight categories.
When and where was Karlos Nasar born?
He was born on 12 May 2004 in Paris, France. He grew up in Cherven Bryag, Bulgaria, where he took his first steps in sport.
Which club does he compete for?
For SKVT “Start” – Cherven Bryag, the club where he started his career.
Who is Karlos Nasar's coach?
Karlos's current coach is Pavel Hristov. His first coach was Iliyan Iliev, with whom he started at SKVT “Start” – Cherven Bryag.
Which category does he compete in?
He currently competes in the 94 kg category. He won his Olympic title in the 89 kg category – before the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) changed the bodyweight categories in 2025.
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Records and titles
How many world records does Karlos Nasar hold?
Karlos has set 13 senior world records in four categories – 81, 89, 94 and 96 kg. On top of these come 20 junior and 12 youth world records.
What is his best result?
417 kg in the total (188 kg snatch and 229 kg clean & jerk) at the 2025 European Championships in Chișinău, in the 96 kg category. The result is a world record.
Which titles has he won?
Olympic champion (Paris 2024), world champion (2021, 2024 and 2025) and European champion (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026).
How old was he when he became world champion?
17 – at the 2021 World Championships in Tashkent, where he also set a world record in the clean & jerk. This makes him one of the youngest world champions in the history of weightlifting.
What did he achieve at the Paris Olympics?
He won the Olympic title in the 89 kg category with a 404 kg total – a world record. He also lifted 224 kg in the clean & jerk, another world record.
What awards has he received in Bulgaria?
He was named Bulgaria's Sportsman of the Year for 2024 and 2025.
What is his next goal?
The Olympic Games in Los Angeles, which open on 14 July 2028.
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The website
What is the interactive museum?
A section of the website that tells Karlos's story through showcases – his childhood, first victories, rise and successes. Enter through the door on the home page or go straight to “About Karlos”.
How can I become a sponsor or partner?
Write to us via the “Contacts” page. You can also see Karlos's current partners.
How can the media contact Karlos's team?
Media enquiries are handled via the “Contacts” page.
Where can I follow news about Karlos?
We publish news and competition results in the “News” section.
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