Stefan Botev Hristov

Stefan Botev Hristov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1992 Olympics Heavyweight class (417.5 kg.); 3rd in the 1996 Olympics Unlimited class (450.0 kg.); 1st in the 1989 World Championships Heavyweight class (427.5 kg.); 1st in the 1990 World Championships Heavyweight class (440.0 kg.); 2nd in the 1993 World Championships Heavyweight class (417.5 kg.); 3rd in the 1994 World Championships Unlimited class (435.0 kg.); 3rd in the 1995 World Championships Unlimited class (435.0 kg.); 2nd in the 1987 European Championships Heavyweight class (430.0 kg.); 2nd in the 1988 European Championships Heavyweight class (437.5 kg.); 1st in the 1989 European Championships Heavyweight class (427.5 kg.); 1st in the 1990 European Championships Heavyweight class (445.0 kg.). He set one world record in the clean & jerk. Botev competed originally for his native Bulgaria, but emigrated to Australia in 1990. He competed at the 1992 Olympics for Bulgaria and in 1996 for Australia.