Yoto Yotov

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Medal record
Yoto Yotov
Yoto Yotov
Men's Weightlifting
Competitor for Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria
Olympic Games
Silver 1992 Barcelona 67.5 kg
Silver 1996 Atlanta 76 kg

Yoto Vasilev Yotov (Bulgarian: Йото Василев Йотов, born May 22, 1969) is a Bulgarian/Croatian weightlifter.

It can be said that Yotov has a great love for the sport, as he was still competing as recently as October 2006. He represented Croatia in the Men's 85 kg class. He placed 17th with a snatch of 150 kg and jerk of 190 kg for a total of 340 kg.[1]

[edit] Weightlifting achievements

  • Silver Medalist in Olympic Games (1992 & 1996)
  • Senior World Champion (1991, 1993, 1997)
  • Silver Medalist in Senior World Championships (1989, 1990, 1994, 1995)
  • Senior European Champion (1990-1994, 1997)
  • Silver Medalist in Senior European Championships (1989)

[edit] Notes

  • Called "The Professor" because of his innumerable medals over an incredible timespan in a sport usually dominated by younger athletes.

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