About Nikola Stanchev
Lived 1930 – 2009 (aged 78). Nikola Stanchev was a Bulgarian amateur wrestler.
Nikola Nikolov Stanchev (, 11 September 1930 – 12 July 2009) was a Bulgarian freestyle wrestler.
He was born in Tvarditsa, Burgas province.
The club he belonged to was Chernomoretz Burgas.
He was the 1956 Olympic Games middle weight freestyle wrestling champion - the first Bulgarian Olympics gold medal - and silver medal winner at the World championship in Istanbul the same year.
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Who was Nikola Stanchev?
Olympic wrestler (1930–2009)
When was Nikola Stanchev born?
Nikola Stanchev was born on 11 September 1930 in Tvarditsa.
When did Nikola Stanchev die?
Nikola Stanchev died on 13 July 2009 in Sofia.
What was Nikola Stanchev's occupation?
Nikola Stanchev was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Nikola Stanchev?
Nikola Stanchev was Bulgarian.
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