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Yanko Rusev (Bulgarian: Янко Русев, born December 1, 1958) was an Olympic weightlifter for Bulgaria.
[edit] Weightlifting achievements
- Olympic Champion (1980)
- Five-time Senior World Champion (1978-1982)
- Twice Silver Medalist in Senior World Championships (1977 and 1983)
- Five-time Senior European Champion (1978-1982)
- Three-time Silver Medalist in Senior European Championships (1977, and 1983)
- Bronze Medalist in Senior European Championships (1974)
[edit] Notes of interest
- Set 28 world records during his career
[edit] External links
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