About Alan Tsagaev
Born 1977. Alan Tsagaev is a Bulgarian weightlifter.
Alan Tsagaev (Bulgarian spelling of name: Алан Цагаев, born 13 September 1977) is a naturalized Bulgarian weightlifter of Ossetian origin who competed in the Men's 105 kg weight class at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal, lifting 422.5 kg in total.
Tsagaev tested positive for a steroid in 2008, and therefore Bulgaria's weightlifting federation withdrew its team from the 2008 Summer Olympics. Eight members of the men's team and three women tested positive during out-of-competition tests conducted on 8 and 9 June. Apart from Tsagaev the athletes who tested positive were Ivailo Filev, Demir Demirev, Mehmed Fikretov, Ivan Stoitsov, Ivan Markov, Georgi Markov, Velichko Cholakov, Milka Maneva, Donka Mincheva and Gergana Kirilova.
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Who is Alan Tsagaev?
Bulgarian weightlifter
When was Alan Tsagaev born?
Alan Tsagaev was born on 13 September 1977 in Vladikavkaz.
What is Alan Tsagaev's occupation?
Alan Tsagaev is a weightlifter.
What nationality is Alan Tsagaev?
Alan Tsagaev is Bulgarian.
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