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Stefan Botev Khristov

Full name: Stefan Botev Khristov
Original name: Стефан Ботев Христов
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
Born: February 14, 1968 in Harmanli, Haskovo, Bulgaria
Affiliations: Hawthorn
Country: BUL Bulgaria, AUS Australia
Sport: Weightlifting

Medals: 2 Bronze (2 Total)

Biography

Stefan Botev Khristov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1992 Olympics Heavyweight class (417.5 kg.); 3rd in the 1996 Olympics Unlimited class (450.0 kg.); 1st in the 1989 World Championships Heavyweight class (427.5 kg.); 1st in the 1990 World Championships Heavyweight class (440.0 kg.); 2nd in the 1993 World Championships Heavyweight class (417.5 kg.); 3rd in the 1994 World Championships Unlimited class (435.0 kg.); 3rd in the 1995 World Championships Unlimited class (435.0 kg.); 2nd in the 1987 European Championships Heavyweight class (430.0 kg.); 2nd in the 1988 European Championships Heavyweight class (437.5 kg.); 1st in the 1989 European Championships Heavyweight class (427.5 kg.); 1st in the 1990 European Championships Heavyweight class (445.0 kg.). He set one world record in the clean & jerk. Botev competed originally for his native Bulgaria, but emigrated to Australia in 1990. He competed at the 1992 Olympics for Bulgaria and in 1996 for Australia.

Results

Glossary ▪ CSV ▪ PRE
Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Men's Heavyweight II Bulgaria BUL 3 Bronze
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Men's Super-Heavyweight Australia AUS 3 Bronze

Men's Heavyweight II

Glossary ▪ CSV ▪ PRE ▪ Event History ▪ Mouseover for column descriptions
Games Age City Sport Team NOC Phase Unit Rank K S/F
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Final Standings 3 417.5
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Snatch 3T 190.0
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Snatch Lift #1 AC 185.0 o
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Snatch Lift #2 AC 190.0 x
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Snatch Lift #3 AC 190.0 o
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Clean & Jerk 3 227.5
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Clean & Jerk Lift #1 AC 227.5 o
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Clean & Jerk Lift #2 AC 237.5 x
1992 Summer 24 Barcelona Weightlifting Bulgaria BUL Clean & Jerk Lift #3 AC 237.5 x

Men's Super-Heavyweight

Glossary ▪ CSV ▪ PRE ▪ Event History ▪ Mouseover for column descriptions
Games Age City Sport Team NOC Phase Unit Rank K S/F
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Final Standings 3 450.0
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Snatch 1T 200.0
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Snatch Lift #1 AC 195.0 o
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Snatch Lift #2 AC 200.0 o
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Snatch Lift #3 AC 202.5 x
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Clean & Jerk 3 250.0
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Clean & Jerk Lift #1 AC 240.0 o
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Clean & Jerk Lift #2 AC 250.0 o
1996 Summer 28 Atlanta Weightlifting Australia AUS Clean & Jerk Lift #3 AC 255.0 x