Stefan Topurov
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Stefan Petrov Topurov (Bulgarian: Стефан Петров Топуров) (born August 11, 1964 in Asenovgrad), was an weightlifter for Bulgaria.
Weightlifting achievements
- Silver medalist in Olympic Games (1988);
- Senior world champion (1987);
- Silver medalist in Senior World Championships (1983 and 1986);
- Senior European champion (1984 and 1987);
- Silver medalist at Senior European Championships (1983 and 1988);
- Set eleven world records during his career.
- First man ever to lift three times his body weight.
References
- Lift Up. "Stefan Topurov". Retrieved 8 January 2010.
- Sports-reference.com. "Stefan Topurov". Retrieved 8 January 2010.