Stefan Botev
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Stefan Botev (Bulgarian: Стефан Ботев) (born February 14, 1968) was an Olympic weightlifter for Bulgaria and later for Australia. He was coached by Ivan Abajiev.
[edit] 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)
