Stefan Botev - weightlifter

Born February 14, 1968 in Harmanli.

Stefan Khristov Botev was an Olympic weightlifter for Bulgaria and later for Australia. He was coached by Ivan Abajiev.

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)

Member of the Permanent Commission for Children, Youth, Sport and Tourism.

Source: Wikipedia