About Ivan Iliev
Lived 1946 – 2000 (aged 53). Ivan Iliev was a Bulgarian amateur wrestler.
Ivan Iliev (; born 28 December 1946 in Batin, Ruse, Bulgaria) is a Bulgarian Freestyle wrestler who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Iliev had the following finishes at major championships:
- Gold medal 1969 World Championship - Mar del Plata: 82.0 kg. Freestyle (1st);
- Bronze medal 1969 European Championship - Sofia: 82.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd);
- Silver medal 1970 European Championship - Berlin: 82.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd);
- Silver medal 1972 European Championship - Katowice: 82.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd).
Awards In 1972 he was awarded “The Golden Belt – Dan Kolov".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ivan Iliev?
Olympic wrestler
When was Ivan Iliev born?
Ivan Iliev was born on 28 December 1946 in Batin.
When did Ivan Iliev die?
Ivan Iliev died on 17 June 2000 in Sofia.
What was Ivan Iliev's occupation?
Ivan Iliev was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Ivan Iliev?
Ivan Iliev was Bulgarian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ivan Iliev (wrestler)
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