Martin Marinov had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 2nd 1987 C1 1000 m, 3rd 1989 C1 500 m, 3rd 1994 C2 500 m (with Blagovest Stoyanov), 3rd 1995 C2 200 m (with Blagovest Stoyanov). Marinov won all his four medals while representing Bulgaria.
