Stefan Kirev

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameStefan Stefanov•Kirev
Used nameStefan•Kirev
Original nameСтефан Стефанов•Кирев
Born14 October 1942 in Turiya, Stara Zagora (BUL)
Died11 October 2021 (aged 78 years 11 months 28 days)
Measurements178 cm / 75 kg
NOC Bulgaria

Biography

Stefan Kirev was a Bulgarian track cyclist who won nine national championships during his career and set several records both as a junior and senior rider. In 1964 Kirev was selected to compete in the 1,000 metres time trial at the Tokyo Olympics where he placed 15th. In 2012 he was elected as an honorary citizen of the municipality of Pavel Banya by the municipal council.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) BUL Stefan Kirev
1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) 15