Stefan Botev

Stefan Khristov Botev ( _bg. Стефан Христов Ботев, born February 14, 1968 in Harmanli) was an Olympic weightlifter for Bulgaria and later for Australia. He was coached by Ivan Abajiev.

In 2007 he was elected member of the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame. [cite web|title=Weightlifting Hall of Fame|publisher=International Weightlifting Federation|url=http://www.iwf.net/iwf/organization/members.php|accessdate=2008-08-07]

Weightlifting achievements

*Bronze Medalist in Olympic Games (1992 and 1996)
*Gold Medalist in Senior World Championships (1989 and 1990)
*Silver Medalist in Senior World Championships (1993)
*Bronze Medalist in Senior World Championships (1994 and 1995)
*Senior European Champion (1989 and 1990)
*Silver Medalist in Senior European Championships (1987 and 1988)
*Gold Medalist in Commonwealth Games (1994)
*Set seven World records during his career
*Junior World record holder in clean and jerk and total (1972-1992)

tatistics and Bests

Botev was a SHW (super-Heavyweight weightlifter) (110 Kg+, 108 Kg+)

Best Snatch: 205.0 kg

Best Clean and Jerk: 255.0 kg

Best Total: 455.0 kg

Back Squat: 335.0 kg

Front Squat: 300.0 kg

Notes and references

External links

* [http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BOTEVSTE01 profile]
* [http://www.weightliftingexchange.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=39&topic=2030.0 Stephan Botev - Hall of Fame Weightlifting Exchange]