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Krum Yanev
Full name: Krum Ivanov Yanev
Original name: Крум Иванов Янев
Nickname(s): Palakmana
Gender: Male
Born: January 9, 1929 in Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Died: August 24, 2012
Affiliations: CSKA Sofia, Sofia (BUL)
Country: 
Bulgaria
Sport: Football
Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)
Biography
Krum Yanev began his career with local side PFC Botev Plovdiv before joining CSKA Sofia in 1950. With fellow Bulgarian great Ivan Kolev, they helped their side win eight Bulgarian league titles – 1952, and 1954-60. Yanev also played on two winning sides in the Bulgarian Cup, then known as the Soviet Army Cup, in 1954 and 1955. He ended his playing career with FC Spartak Plovdiv. In his 31 international appearances, Yanev scored four goals. |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer | 23 | Helsinki | Football | Men's Football | Bulgaria | BUL | 17T | ||
| 1956 Summer | 27 | Melbourne | Football | Men's Football | Bulgaria | BUL | 3 | Bronze |
Men's Football
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | Date | Result | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer | 23 | Helsinki | Football | Bulgaria | BUL | Final Standings | 17T | 1952-07-15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1952 Summer | 23 | Helsinki | Football | Bulgaria | BUL | Qualifying Round | Match #4 | 2 | 1952-07-15 | URS 2, BUL 1 | 0 | ||
| 1956 Summer | 27 | Melbourne | Football | Bulgaria | BUL | Final Standings | 3 | 1956-11-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1956 Summer | 27 | Melbourne | Football | Bulgaria | BUL | Semi-Finals | Match #2 | 2 | 1956-12-05 | URS 2, BUL 1 | 0 | ||
| 1956 Summer | 27 | Melbourne | Football | Bulgaria | BUL | Quarter-Finals | Match #3 | 1 | 1956-11-30 | BUL 6, GBR 1 | 0 |
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